Foss
School Overview
Foss is a public school located in Tacoma, Washington. It is a school in Tacoma Public Schools district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 800 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 45 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 800 students are attending Foss. By gender, there are 447 and 353 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Foss offers the gifted and talented program. Total 33 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 33 | 14 | 19 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 45 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Foss and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 97.8% of teachers are certified. 84.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 45 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 44 | 97.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 400 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 88,053 Households |
| Population | 217,292 |
| Male | 110,965 |
| Female | 112,731 |
| Child Population | 59,861 |
| Total Housing Units | 94,844 Units |
| Average House Value | $285,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,182 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $63,620 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Foss offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 194 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 453 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 278 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Foss.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 194 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 67 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 172 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 453 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 278 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tacoma School District
In Tacoma School District, 67 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TACOMA, Washington
21 private schools are serving students in TACOMA, Washington. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.