Stadium High School vs Tacoma School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stadium High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,700 students
Tacoma School of the Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Stadium High School Tacoma, Washington | Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 333 | #235 of 333 |
| National rank | #6026 of 16,910 | #9931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,700 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,700 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stadium High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 44.1).
- •Stadium High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Stadium High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Stadium High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 45.7%).
- •Tacoma School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.6).
- •Stadium High School is the larger school with 1,700 students compared with 658.
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 Stadium High School better than Tacoma School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Stadium High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 44.1 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 Stadium High School and Tacoma School of the Arts?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stadium High School: 1,700. Tacoma School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stadium High School and Tacoma School of the Arts rank in Washington?
Stadium High School is 124th of 333 and Tacoma School of the Arts is 235th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).