Wilson
Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone: (253) 571-6000
District: Tacoma School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1266 students • 19 students per teacher
Tacoma's Wilson is a public high school in the Tacoma School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Wilson is a public school in the Tacoma School District located in Tacoma, WA. The principal of Wilson is Dan Besett. As of 2014, the students are 61.7% White, non-Hispanic; 17.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 8.1% Hispanic; 6.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.6% Multiracial; 1.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 46.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. The ratio of students to teachers at Wilson is 19:1.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 61.7% | 44.9% | 58.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 17.9% | 20.1% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 17.2% | 21.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.7% | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4% | 6.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 46.1% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 9% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 1 mi | |
| 2 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 2.6 mi | |
| 3 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 2.7 mi | |
| 4 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 5.6 mi | |
| 5 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 13.2 mi | |
| 6 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 14.3 mi | |
| 7 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 15.2 mi | |
| 8 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 17.1 mi | |
| 9 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 18.7 mi | |
| 10 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 19.1 mi | |
| 11 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 21.3 mi | |
| 12 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 21.9 mi | |
| 13 | Tahoma Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yelm | WA | 22.5 mi | |
| 14 | Avonlea | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lacey | WA | 23.1 mi | |
| 15 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 23.3 mi | |
| 16 | Woodsmuir | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olympia | WA | 23.7 mi | |
| 17 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 24.9 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 25.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 20.2 mi | |
| 2 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 22.9 mi | |
| 3 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 23 mi | |
| 4 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 23.8 mi | |
| 5 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 25.1 mi | |
| 6 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 25.2 mi | |
| 7 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 26.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| McChord AFB | 9.6 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 12.6 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 21.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 24.1 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 32.9 mi. |
