Foster Senior High School
School Overview
Foster Senior High School is a public school located in Tukwila, Washington. It is a school in Tukwila School District district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 924 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 52 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 924 students are attending Foster Senior High School. By gender, there are 490 and 434 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Foster Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 65 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 65 | 35 | 30 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 52 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Foster Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 75.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 52 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 52 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 13.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 11.5% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 308 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,750 Households |
| Population | 18,851 |
| Male | 9,833 |
| Female | 9,199 |
| Child Population | 5,101 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,132 Units |
| Average House Value | $296,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,266 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.60% |
| Average Household Income | $57,217 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Foster Senior High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 159 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 179 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Foster Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 159 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 117 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 179 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Tukwila School District
In Tukwila School District, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TUKWILA, Washington
1 private schools are serving students in TUKWILA, Washington. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.