How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Foss High School | Oakland High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 599 | 112 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.6% | 73.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Foss High School | Oakland High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,679 | $19,679 |
| District | Tacoma School District | Tacoma School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Foss High School | Oakland High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 33.3% |
| African American | 21.1% | 23.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| Multiracial | 16.1% | 15.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Foss High School | Oakland High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 250:1 | 95:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 68.8% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.