- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tukwila, WA
Foster Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Foster Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530813001341
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Tukwila · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foster Senior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, WA.
School address
District: Tukwila School District · Washington
NCES ID 530813001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Foster Senior High School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530813001341 · Tukwila, WA High · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 21.7:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Showalter Middle School (651 students)
Foster Senior High School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Foster Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Foster Senior High School
910 students
- Showalter Midd
Showalter Middle School
651 students
- Cascade View E
Cascade View Elementary
481 students
- Tukwila Elemen
Tukwila Elementary
458 students
- Thorndyke Elem
Thorndyke Elementary
386 students
What this shows Foster Senior High School reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foster Senior High School compares
Foster Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,639
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 24.8%
Asian 20.5%
White 8.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Foster Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tukwila School District reports $22,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showalter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tukwila Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorndyke Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Tukwila
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foster Senior High School
How many students attend Foster Senior High School?
Foster Senior High School has 910 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tukwila, WA. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster Senior High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster Senior High School?
68.1% of students at Foster Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Foster Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in Tukwila, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster Senior High School?
Foster Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foster Senior High School rank among public schools in Tukwila?
By Resource Investment Index, Foster Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tukwila, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tukwila on the city page.
What other schools are in Tukwila School District?
Besides Foster Senior High School, Tukwila School District also operates Showalter Middle School (651 students), Cascade View Elementary (481 students), and Tukwila Elementary (458 students). See the Tukwila School District district page for the complete list.