Science And Math Institute (SAMi)
Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone: (253) 571-2300
District: Tacoma School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 607 students
Science And Math Institute (SAMi), a public school located in Tacoma, WA, serves grades 9-12 in the Tacoma School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Science And Math Institute (SAMi) is a public school located in Tacoma, WA. 607 students attend Science And Math Institute (SAMi).
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| College Readiness | 9/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2017 Average SAT score data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2026 demographic data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
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Sami supports rapists and admin struggle with student bias.
Posted: April 23, 2023
Great teachers who really care; Amazing responsive leadership. Sometimes things can be more organized but in one word I am grateful for them.
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Posted: February 21, 2023
My child goes to Sami and I cant express how grateful I am for the teachers and staff! Sami has created a very unique learning environment which fosters not only academic excellence but also social and community engagement!
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As a senior in high school, I have practically no math skills. This school, despite being the SCIENCE and MATH Institute has no quality math teachers. Despite the fact that I am a good student (I take notes, always do well on test, and finish my homework) my Math portion of my SAT was below benchmark. because the teachers fail to properly educate the students.
On top of the math being below par, there are no good teachers for physics, and there is only one good teacher for chemistry so half of the students get a poor education on science. At a school that is supposed to be all about Science.
On top of the poor math and science classes, there are practically no electives. Your choices are: AP classes, PE, or Introduction to Art. As a freshman they had some good electives (such as choir and guitar) but by my junior year (when I would actually be allowed to take such electives) there was no funding, and therefore no more electives (they care more about SOTA and IDEA than SAMI). I was forced to retake the same classes over just to fill my schedule. When covid hit, and I got to choose online school, I was thrilled because I was actually able to pick a class that I hadn't already taken.
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I hated it. As soon as I graduated I was damn happy to leave.
Posted: April 19, 2013
the school can issue a copy of newpaper telling the parents their children's life in school
Posted: August 16, 2012
Before I came to Sami I didn't care about school that much, it felt like more of a chore than anything else. But coming here was definitely the best decision I have made so far, the people are inspiring and the courses are challenging. The teachers really make you feel like they actually care and that their not just their to get paid but to help you.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North End | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 2.9 mi | |
| 2 | Stadium District | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tacoma | WA | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | westridge apartments | Apartment Complex | Tacoma | WA | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Hawaiian Village | Apartment Complex | Lakewood | WA | 8.5 mi | |
| 5 | Clocktower | Neighborhood/Subdivision | DuPont | WA | 15.8 mi | |
| 6 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 15.9 mi | |
| 7 | The Ridge at McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 16.3 mi | |
| 8 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 16.9 mi | |
| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 17.8 mi | |
| 10 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 18.9 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 19.7 mi | |
| 12 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 19.9 mi | |
| 13 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 20.4 mi | |
| 14 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 22 mi | |
| 15 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 22.3 mi | |
| 16 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 24.5 mi | |
| 17 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 25.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 17.3 mi | |
| 2 | Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island | WA | 22.2 mi | |
| 3 | Downtown Seattle | Seattle | WA | 22.4 mi | |
| 4 | Maple Valley | Maple Valley | WA | 22.5 mi | |
| 5 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 23.3 mi | |
| 6 | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | WA | 23.9 mi | |
| 7 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 25 mi | |
| 8 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 25.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| McChord AFB | 12.6 mi. |
| Fort Lewis | 15.5 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton | 18.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Seattle | 21.4 mi. |
| Naval Base Kitsap Bangor | 30 mi. |
| Everett Naval Station | 49.2 mi. |
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