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Foster Senior High School

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Posted August 30, 2009

I am an alumni of Foster High school. I attend this school all 4 years and was also a student in the Tukwila school district for over 8 years. Though Foster may not have the Highest test scores they do have something that most other schools in the nation do not. Foster has a great level of diversity, and not just your average black and asian mix. They have students from all over the world, from different cultures, ethnicities, countries and religions. In 2009 is was polled by the New York Times in a nationwide census to literally be the most diverse school in the nation. The experience and knowledge one can gain at this school is priceless and very rare. I feel privileged to have been able to attend this school and experience all that I was able to experience.


Posted November 17, 2007

Foster High School is a very good high school and they teach the students very good information that will help them in the future. Foster is a very diverse school and their are many different languages spoken their. There is very little violence of any sort and the atmosphere of the school is very enlightning it makes you want to come back again and again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

this is a great school. the teachers are available and ready to help the children as much as they can.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 10, 2006

Foster High has been a wonderful school. My son flunked out of Seattle Christian and then barely passed his freshman year with D's and F's. He entered Foster in the 10th grade and what a difference. They have 4 classes each day that are worth 2 credits so the teachers actually get time to teach rather than just collect homework and pass out the next homework. The teachers and kids stay together for the 4 years (no child gets left behind concept)and I have never met a more engaged and energized staff - they are such a positive influence on the kids. I can't say enough good and I believe they have turned my son around enough that he will continue to college. Thanks Foster!
—Submitted by Karen Kidd, a parent


Posted November 4, 2005

This is good school , I know this because my son went there and he has very good education that prepare him for the future
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2005

This school is one of the best looking schools i've ever seen. It's extremely clean, and the academics aren't bad either. One more amazing thing about this school is it's diversity. There is probably about 30 different languages spoken in the hallways of this great school. It's been a great school for both of my children and the teachers are ready to help the students set new goals and challange them with some work but preparing them for the future after high school.
—Submitted by Selim Bajrektarevic, a parent


Posted August 4, 2004

I was shocked by the poor quality of this school. The office staff failed to get our contact info into their computers, & on top of that, they lost all the paperwork too! When my student was sick, they couldn't reach us because of their disorganization. The principal was arrogant and acted as if he knew everything (and he sure didn't!). The students were undisciplined and outright rude to the teachers. Only one of the teachers showed any potential, and that was the French teacher. I will not let any of my other children attend this school! This review is for school year 2002-2003.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2004

I don't like attending this school. They have a great staff and everything but I don't believe it is the school for me. I'm sure there are a lot of kids that would do well here but with the new academy structure students are slammed with work.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 10, 2003

This school has a great community feeling although the academics are not the best. If your child is self-dedicated and puts effort into the school, he/she can can accomplish a lot. In my class about 20% went to a four year university, only two students went to schools out of state right after graduation. The student that succeeds here is the one who knows what they will do beyond high school because in that case they can create their own environment inside and outside of school and help out the education that they get from the school where it falls short. If your child is not really sure what they want to do and need the extra push, then I don't recommend this school.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
44%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
64%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
50%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
46%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
45%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English69%
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Not low income91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students90%
Female84%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income96%
Not low income82%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students34%
Femalen/a
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low income35%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students41%
Female45%
Male37%
Black29%
Asian36%
Asian/Pacific Islander35%
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income33%
Not low income61%
Special education13%
Not special education43%
Limited English1%
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black85%
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income83%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

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Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education43%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Geometry

All Students38%
Female39%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asian33%
Asian/Pacific Islander35%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income26%
Not low income56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special education36%
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

192 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
24%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
71%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students51%
Female58%
Male46%
Black42%
Asian40%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income43%
Not low income71%
Special education13%
Not special education54%
Limited English3%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Black54%
Asian48%
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income55%
Not low income83%
Special education13%
Not special education66%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 25% 7%
Hispanic 23% 18%
Black 22% 5%
White 22% 63%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Two or more races 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 172%N/A40%
Special education 28%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 230%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 21N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 66%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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4242 South 144th St
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: (206) 901-7900

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