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Tahoma School District

Washington · Public School District
10
Schools
9,112
Students
$19,426
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
18.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Tahoma School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,112 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,426 is above average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar River ElementaryPK–05601
Glacier Park ElementaryPK–05768
Lake Wilderness ElementaryPK–05885
Rock Creek ElementaryPK–05725
Shadow Lake ElementaryPK–05497
Tahoma ElementaryPK–05699
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maple View Middle School06–081,009
Summit Trail Middle School06–081,098
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Tahoma Open Doors09–1240
Tahoma Senior High School09–122,790
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,426+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
27%
State
68.3%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal
4.6%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
9,112
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,426 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 9,112 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tahoma School District?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tahoma School District spend per student?
Tahoma School District spends $19,426 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tahoma School District?
19% of students in Tahoma School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tahoma School District?
No, Tahoma School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tahoma School District serve?
Tahoma School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tahoma School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tahoma School District is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.