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#1050 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 47% in state
Gig Harbor High
High School · Peninsula School District · Gig Harbor, WA
A Peninsula School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
- Math 47% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Gig Harbor High score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gig Harbor High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gig Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,304
Median home value
$736,400
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Bay Alt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Peninsula High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,395 | Compare → |
| Science and Math InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Peninsula School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gig Harbor High is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor High is a public high school in Gig Harbor, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 1,439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gig Harbor High
What grades does Gig Harbor High serve?
Gig Harbor High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gig Harbor High?
Gig Harbor High has an enrollment of approximately 1,439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor High is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gig Harbor High rank in WA?
Gig Harbor High ranks #1,050 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gig Harbor High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gig Harbor High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gig Harbor High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gig Harbor High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gig Harbor High a charter school?
No, Gig Harbor High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gig Harbor High a Title I school?
No, Gig Harbor High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gig Harbor High?
16.4% of students at Gig Harbor High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (253) 530-1400
- Area population (ZIP 98335)
- 27,956
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98335; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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