Foss High School vs Vancouver iTech Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foss High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 6–12
600 students
| Measure | Foss High School Tacoma, Washington | Vancouver iTech Preparatory Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 333 | #97 of 333 |
| National rank | #12515 of 16,910 | #5207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 599 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Tacoma | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vancouver iTech Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 33.6).
- •Vancouver iTech Preparatory does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Vancouver iTech Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Vancouver iTech Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 69.4%).
- •Foss High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.0).
- •Vancouver iTech Preparatory is the larger school with 600 students compared with 599.
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 Foss High School better than Vancouver iTech Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Vancouver iTech Preparatory ranks higher (62.3 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foss High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foss High School: 599. Vancouver iTech Preparatory: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foss High School and Vancouver iTech Preparatory rank in Washington?
Foss High School is 293rd of 333 and Vancouver iTech Preparatory is 97th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).