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Tacoma Public Schools

Tacoma Public Schools is a public school district in Tacoma, WA with 67 schools, 28,847 students, grades PK–12, a C+ district rating and $17,471 of spending per student.

C+TopHap district rating
Rating
C+
Schools
67
Students
28,847
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$17,471
Teachers (FTE)
1,538

67 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 36

High · 16

District details

Students per teacher
19:1
Total annual spending
$503,985,937
Setting
City - Medium
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Phone
(253) 571-1000
NCES district ID
5308700

Common questions

About Tacoma Public Schools

How is Tacoma Public Schools rated?

Tacoma Public Schools holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Tacoma Public Schools?

Tacoma Public Schools operates 67 schools — 36 primary, 13 middle, 16 high and 2 other by instruction level.

How many students does Tacoma Public Schools serve?

Tacoma Public Schools enrolls 28,847 students across 1,538 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 19 students per teacher.

How much does Tacoma Public Schools spend per student?

Tacoma Public Schools reports $17,471 of spending per student. Across 28,847 students that is roughly $503,985,937 a year.

What grades does Tacoma Public Schools cover?

Tacoma Public Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is Tacoma Public Schools located?

Tacoma Public Schools is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.