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Foster High School (Tukwila, Washington)

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Foster High School is a public high school located in Tukwila, Washington. It serves students from 9th grade to 12th grade. It is part of the Tukwila School District, one of the most diverse school districts in the nation. This is a small school district with about 3000 students, and is the only high school in the district.

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Foster High School (Tukwila, Washington)
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