High Schools in Peninsula School District


Summary:

The Peninsula School District in Washington state is home to three high schools: Gig Harbor High, Peninsula High School, and Henderson Bay Alt High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Peninsula School District, which is ranked 24th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating.

Gig Harbor High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Washington and achieving high proficiency rates in core academic subjects. Peninsula High School also performs above the district and state averages in academic proficiency, though not as strongly as Gig Harbor High. In contrast, Henderson Bay Alt High School lags behind the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly in science, despite having a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate.

The data reveals a range of socioeconomic backgrounds across the three high schools, with Henderson Bay Alt High serving a significantly higher proportion of students from low-income families. This highlights the need for the Peninsula School District to ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students, regardless of their economic status. Overall, the district's strong performance across multiple schools is a testament to its commitment to quality education, though there is room for improvement in supporting the unique needs of its diverse student population.

District Detail

 14015 62nd Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8698

 (253) 530-1002

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,969

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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