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Stadium High School vs. Science And Math Institute

Should you attend Stadium High School or Science And Math Institute? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Stadium High School
111 N E St
Tacoma, WA 98403
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Science And Math Institute
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Stadium High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Science And Math Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Stadium High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Science And Math Institute ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,609 students
604 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stadium High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Science And Math Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stadium High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Science And Math Institute.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stadium High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Science And Math Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stadium High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Science And Math Institute with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#553 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#498 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stadium High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Science And Math Institute, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in WA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stadium High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science And Math Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stadium High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science And Math Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 20% in WA)
≥95%
(Top 5% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Stadium High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Science And Math Institute with the average graduation rate observed in the Tacoma School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stadium High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Science And Math Institute by grade.
Grade 9 Students
407
169
Grade 10 Students
458
178
Grade 11 Students
394
124
Grade 12 Students
350
133

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stadium High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Science And Math Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tacoma School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stadium High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Science And Math Institute, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stadium High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Science And Math Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stadium High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Science And Math Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tacoma School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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