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Description

Tacoma School District No. 10, commonly called Tacoma Public Schools, is a school district headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Composed of 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 4 early learning centers. It is the third largest school district in Washington.

School Type:
  • Public High School
State: Washington
City: Tacoma
Affiliation: Non-Religious
Grades Accepted:
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
School Size: 1,000
Student Body:
  • Co-ed
Program Duration:
  • Spring Semester
  • Fall Semester
  • Full Academic Year
Application Deadline: July 15
Dresscode: Dress Code Required
Price: $
Graduation
Graduation Allowed:
  • Yes
Graduation After 1 Year:
  • Yes
Academics
AP Classes:
  • Yes
AP Classes Offered:
  • Art
  • Foreign Language
  • Math
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology

Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Human Geography, Research, Studio Art 2D, World History, Chemistry, Language and Composition, Seminar, US Government, Computer Science Principles, Physics 1, Statistics, US History

IB Program:
  • Yes
STEM/STEAM Program:
  • Yes

Science and Math Institute (SAMI)

Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Spanish
University Acceptances:

Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Evergreen State College, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Washington Tacoma, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Community College

Sports
Boys Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo
Girls Sports:
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swim
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Track
  • Wrestling
  • Tennis
  • Flag Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Bowling
Arts
Arts Offerings:

AP Studio Art 2D, Broadcasting Media, Cadet Band, Ceramics and Tile, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Glass Art, Guitar, Illustration, Jazz Choir, Mixed Chorus, Navy JROTC Drill, Orchestra, Photo Darkroom, Photography, Printmaking, Culinary Arts, Tech Theatre Design, Theater, Treble Choir, Graphic Design, Percussion

Extra Curricular
Extra-Curricular:

Air Force JROTC, ASB, Dance, E-Sports, Fast Pitch, Future Woodworkers of America, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Key Club, Math Team, Math Engineering Science Achievement, Ping Pong Club, ProStart Culinary and more

Community Information
City Population: 219,205
Weather: Summers are short, warm, dry, and partly cloudy and the winters are very cold, wet, and mostly cloudy.
Nearby Cities: Seattle, Washington (55 km)
Nearest Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Local Attractions:

Point Defiance Park, Museum of Glass, LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Owen Beach, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Cheney Stadium, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

" Living in Tacoma offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Tacoma there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tacoma and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tacoma are above average." - Niche.com

Address:
601 South 8th Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, Washington state, USA 98405