Best Public High Schools in 98402 (Tacoma, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98402 Washington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 955 students in 98402, WA.

The top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA are Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 98402 have an score of 12% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 67% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98402, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 98402 have a of 44%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Tacoma School Of The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98402, WA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Tacoma Open Doors

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
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Top 30%

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1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270

Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Tacoma School Of The Arts

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900

Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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98402, Washington 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Goodwill Ged High School (Closed 2016)

714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273

Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Region V Learning Ce (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

1818 Tacoma Ave So
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-2191

Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA?

The top ranked public high schools in 98402, WA include Tacoma Open Doors and Tacoma School Of The Arts.

How many public high schools are located in 98402?

2 public high schools are located in 98402.

What is the racial composition of students in 98402?

98402 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).