C
Below Average
56/100

Foster Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 53% · Math 27% proficient · 34th percentile in Washington
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
893
Students
enrolled
22.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%34/100reading 28th percentile, math 39th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%44/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (−6 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (+6 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%30%reading -7 pts, math -19 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading -17 pts, math -7 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading -11 pts, math +1 pts26th percentile (list)
Asian62%32%reading -20 pts, math -34 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4242 S 144th St
City Tukwila
ZIP Code 98168
District 5308130
NCES School ID 530813001341
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98168

Understanding the community around Foster Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,935
Per Capita Income $36,579
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 79.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $472,700
Median Rent $1,630
Owner-Occupied 53.5%
Renter-Occupied 46.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Foster Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.4%
Black 21.3%
Asian 22.0%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 893
Teachers (FTE) 40.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Foster Senior High School?
Foster Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Foster Senior High School?
Foster Senior High School has 893 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1.
What grades does Foster Senior High School serve?
Foster Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Foster Senior High School receive per student?
Foster Senior High School receives $26,106 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Foster Senior High School in 98168 ▼
Avg Home Value
$584,414
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,009
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
46.5%

Other Schools in 98168

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026