Foster Senior High School

foster.tukwilaschools.org/

910 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foster Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Tukwila, Washington, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Tukwila School District, the school is situated in an exceptionally diverse community, which is often reflected in its student body. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

The school offers a range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports designed to support holistic student development. By leveraging its location within the greater Seattle metropolitan area, Foster High School emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students. For families and community members interested in specific academic calendars, athletics, or district policies, additional information is available through the official Tukwila School District website at [www.tukwila.wednet.edu](http://www.tukwila.wednet.edu).

910

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foster Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	337
Black	225
Asian	186
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	32

Hispanic
337 (37.1%)
Black
225 (24.8%)
Asian
186 (20.5%)
White
76 (8.4%)
Two or More
51 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
32 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tukwila School District
Phone:	(206)901-7900
Website:	http://foster.tukwilaschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	910
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 217

Grade 10 248

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 223