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Science and Math Institute

Tacoma, Washington · Grades 9 to 12 · Tacoma School District

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About Science and Math Institute

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Science and Math Institute is a public school for grades 9 through 12. It reported 597 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Tacoma. There are about 20.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.1 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 64 schools in Tacoma School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Pierce County. Families comparing options will find 48 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone	(253) 571-2300
School district	Tacoma School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	597
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.1
Students per teacher	20.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530870003286). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Point Defiance Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 1 mi Truman Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 1.7 mi Sherman Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 2 mi Skyline Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 2.3 mi Downing Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 2.5 mi Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 8Gig Harbor, WA · 2.6 mi Mason Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 2.7 mi Washington Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Science and Math Institute serve?

Science and Math Institute serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Science and Math Institute?

Science and Math Institute reported 597 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Math Institute?

About 20.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 597 students and 29.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Science and Math Institute a public or charter school?

Science and Math Institute is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Science and Math Institute in?

Science and Math Institute is part of Tacoma School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/tacoma-school-district/

Where is Science and Math Institute located?

Science and Math Institute is at 5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407. The phone number is (253) 571-2300.

How many other schools are near Science and Math Institute?

There are 48 other schools within 5 miles of Science and Math Institute in our directory.