Bates Technical High School vs Tacoma School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 540 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Technical High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Tacoma School of the Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Bates Technical High School Tacoma, Washington | Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #235 of 333 |
| National rank | – | #9931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tacoma School of the Arts is the larger school with 658 students compared with 343.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bates Technical High School better than Tacoma School of the Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates Technical High School and Tacoma School of the Arts?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Technical High School: 343. Tacoma School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Technical High School and Tacoma School of the Arts rank in Washington?
Bates Technical High School is unranked and Tacoma School of the Arts is 235th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).