Below Average
#1951 of 2,228 schools in WA
Henderson Bay Alt High School
High School · Peninsula School District · Gig Harbor, WA
A Peninsula School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14015 62ND AVE NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 57% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Henderson Bay Alt High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 37 points since 2018, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henderson Bay Alt High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$122,827
Median home value
$686,900
Median rent
$2,373/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98332; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,439 | Compare → |
| Peninsula High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.8 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
- #17 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
Henderson Bay Alt High School is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson Bay Alt High School
Henderson Bay Alt High School is a public high school in Gig Harbor, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 122 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,951 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson Bay Alt High School
What grades does Henderson Bay Alt High School serve?
Henderson Bay Alt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson Bay Alt High School rank in WA?
Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks #1,951 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Henderson Bay Alt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson Bay Alt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson Bay Alt High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henderson Bay Alt High School a charter school?
No, Henderson Bay Alt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson Bay Alt High School a Title I school?
No, Henderson Bay Alt High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson Bay Alt High School?
43.4% of students at Henderson Bay Alt High School 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.4%
- Phone
- (253) 530-1700
- Area population (ZIP 98332)
- 19,784
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98332; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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