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Gig Harbor High

5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335Peninsula School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,435
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$24,585
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 71% vs nat'l
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 58% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,435 students in grades 09–12 in Gig Harbor, Washington.
71% above average funding
District spends $24,585 per pupil, 71% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gig Harbor High is a very large high in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving grades 09–12 with 1,435 students. The district invests $24,585 per student — 71% above the national average of $14,347, with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Gig Harbor High

1,435
Total Students
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution739 male · 690 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 212 students
Student Composition
77%
9%
10%
Asian2%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black1%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530669001793

Academic Outcomes at Gig Harbor High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
82%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98335

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,585Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,585
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,818
Student Support$4,671
Administration$2,950
Operations$3,688
Other$2,459
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,585 spent per student, an estimated $10,891 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
24%
State government
68.0%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $24,585/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pioneer Elementary SchoolPurdy Elementary SchoolSwift Water ElementaryVoyager Elementary
+6 more
↓
Middle
Harbor Ridge Middle SchoolKey Peninsula Middle SchoolKopachuck Middle SchoolGoodman Middle School
↓
High School
Peninsula High SchoolHenderson Bay Alt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPeninsula School District →
Phone: (253)530-1400
NCES ID: 530669001793
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gig Harbor seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Peninsula School District
High
Peninsula High School
1,372 students · 09–12
● 49 opp28% FRL
Mid
Harbor Ridge Middle School
596 students · 06–08
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
Pioneer Elementary School
506 students · KG–05
● 49 opp13% FRL
Elem
Purdy Elementary School
484 students · PK–05
● 49 opp22% FRL
Elem
Swift Water Elementary
473 students · KG–05
● 49 opp15% FRL
Mid
Key Peninsula Middle School
469 students · 06–08
● 41 opp42% FRL
Mid
Kopachuck Middle School
462 students · 06–08
● 49 opp18% FRL
Mid
Goodman Middle School
459 students · 06–08
● 49 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.