For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,627 students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public high school in South End is Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S 37th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6700
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA include Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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