Fife High School is a public high school located in Tacoma, Washington, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 879 students. The school is part of the Fife School District, which is ranked 146 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fife High School consistently ranks in the top half of Washington high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, with 69.62% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 26.92% proficient or better in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. Fife High School's performance on the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is also strong, with 57.71% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.8% to 96.1% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 1.9% to 4.4% during the same period.
Fife High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 42.55% White, 7.96% African American, 22.18% Hispanic, 11.38% Asian, and a mix of other racial groups. The school generally outperforms nearby schools, such as Summit Public School: Olympus, in academic metrics, but some nearby schools, like Puyallup High School, have higher performance in certain areas. Fife High School's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing particularly well, while multi-racial and English Language Learner students have lower rankings and proficiency rates.
In the 2022-23 school year, 879 students attended Fife High School.
Fife School District
Fife High School ranks 158th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Fife High School are 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.
Fife High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Discovery Primary SchoolElementary : Hedden Elementary SchoolMiddle : Surprise Lake Middle School