How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Foster Senior High School | Talley High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tukwila, WA | Seattle, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 910 | 248 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.5% | 55.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Foster Senior High School | Talley High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,639 | $19,241 |
| District | Tukwila School District | Renton School District 403 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Foster Senior High School | Talley High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.4% | 24.2% |
| African American | 24.8% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.1% | 27.4% |
| Asian | 20.5% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.5% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Foster Senior High School | Talley High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 206:1 | 606:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.1% | 48.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 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.