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Tacoma School District

Foss High School

Tacoma, Washington

587 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(253)571-7300

587

Students

15.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,120

B+

out of 1600
Good
AP Courses

9

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

34%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
This Week at Foss – May 23, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Foss High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Foss High School.

National Tests

April 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

ACT — School Day - Late Spring Online

Score release

May 14, 2026 – May 28, 2026

SAT — School Day

Score release

May 16, 2026 – May 30, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

May 26, 2026

SAT *Late Registration/Changes/Cancellations Deadline

Late registration deadline

May 29, 2026

ACT

Late registration deadline

June 5, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline
+40 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

March 2, 2026 – June 26, 2026

Smarter Balanced Assessment

Testing window
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School Milestones

May 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

May 28, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 2, 2026 – June 17, 2026

Graduation

Other
WA

June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other

June 17, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
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School Details
Address

2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Phone

(253)571-7300

District

Tacoma School District

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