Gig Harbor High

Summary:

Gig Harbor High is a public high school in Gig Harbor, Washington, serving 1,435 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Peninsula School District, which is ranked 24th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Gig Harbor High consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 20% of Washington high schools. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 94.2% is significantly higher than the state average. Gig Harbor High's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 10% of Washington high schools, as well as for female and male students, ranking in the top 20%. The school also has a strong military connection, ranking in the top 25% of Washington high schools for military-connected students.

While Gig Harbor High excels in many areas, the school faces some challenges as well. Its performance for students with low socioeconomic status and special education students is not as strong, ranking in the middle of the state. Additionally, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 18th out of 301 high schools in 2016-2017 to 89th out of 437 high schools in 2023-2024. This trend warrants further investigation to ensure the school maintains its high level of academic excellence. Gig Harbor High is located in close proximity to other high-performing schools, such as Peninsula High School and Curtis Senior High, which are also ranked in the top 25% of Washington high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5101 Rosedale St NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98335-1899


(253) 530-1400

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,353 Help


Feeder schools for Gig Harbor High:

Elementary:    Artondale Elementary School
    Voyager Elementary
Middle:    Goodman Middle School
    Kopachuck Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  1,435

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Two or more races:
9.5%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gig Harbor High ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Peninsula School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gig Harbor High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gig Harbor High has the largest high school student body size in the Peninsula School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gig Harbor High is 24.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Peninsula School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gig Harbor High is $15,353, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Peninsula School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gig Harbor High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gig Harbor High 89th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Gig Harbor High in the ranking list.)

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Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 24th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gig Harbor High

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Rank History for all students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.93 55th 390 85.9%
2005 81.96 49th 394 87.6%
2006 81.44 52nd 395 86.8%
2007 81.16 48th 399 88.0%
2008 76.70 74th 396 81.3%
2009 78.95 64th 402 84.1%
2010 86.79 28th 423 93.4%
2011 77.87 30th 440 93.2%
2012 80.69 18th 450 96.0%
2013 79.84 24th 454 94.7%
2015 56.43 125th 341 63.3%
2016 75.52 57th 306 81.4%
2017 86.04 18th 301 94.0%
2018 78.60 55th 315 82.5%
2019 85.72 39th 417 90.6%
2021 86.30 47th 455 89.7%
2022 88.10 38th 434 91.2%
2023 61.07 155th 442 64.9%
2024 73.13 89th 437 79.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.52 10th 163 93.9%
2021 76.65 30th 195 84.6%
2022 84.09 23rd 179 87.2%
2023 54.27 68th 166 59.0%
2024 47.09 78th 161 51.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.20 54th 128 57.8%
2021 60.47 48th 212 77.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.62 32nd 227 85.9%
2019 88.12 18th 344 94.8%
2021 88.85 16th 392 95.9%
2022 87.10 31st 370 91.6%
2023 52.09 165th 362 54.4%
2024 53.54 152nd 356 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 68th 243 72.0%
2019 81.85 48th 358 86.6%
2021 84.85 37th 390 90.5%
2022 84.85 39th 368 89.4%
2023 64.17 115th 357 67.8%
2024 71.68 77th 347 77.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.37 3rd 31 90.3%
2021 85.00 4th 47 91.5%
2022 61.46 11th 38 71.1%
2023 54.95 12th 31 61.3%
2024 71.97 8th 34 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.49 37th 254 85.4%
2019 88.32 31st 355 91.3%
2021 85.85 42nd 395 89.4%
2022 88.01 36th 363 90.1%
2023 53.99 158th 358 55.9%
2024 68.20 96th 362 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 54th 156 65.4%
2019 78.75 34th 241 85.9%
2021 89.29 14th 278 95.0%
2022 95.99 10th 261 96.2%
2023 48.24 120th 249 51.8%
2024 70.72 52nd 248 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gig Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 61st 222 72.5%
2019 81.11 53rd 382 86.1%
2021 79.50 64th 413 84.5%
2022 81.95 49th 390 87.4%
2023 50.11 187th 379 50.7%
2024 66.38 110th 374 70.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, February 25, 2011

Open Quote There are few AP classes offered at this school.
The math department is dismal and students score low on standardized tests in this area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gig Harbor High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 833 4 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 862
1989 834 12 21 13 8 n/a n/a 0 888
1990 807 11 22 15 8 n/a n/a 0 863
1991 870 5 28 17 12 n/a n/a 0 932
1992 978 5 24 19 9 n/a n/a 0 1035
1993 1067 18 37 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1137
1994 1138 13 35 14 12 n/a n/a 0 1212
1995 1306 13 40 25 10 n/a n/a 0 1394
1996 1306 13 40 25 10 n/a n/a 0 1394
1997 1417 21 36 43 16 n/a n/a 0 1533
1998 1540 16 42 37 15 n/a n/a 0 1650
1999 1555 15 38 41 81 n/a n/a 0 1730
2000 1611 17 45 41 58 n/a n/a 0 1772
2001 1641 16 45 40 32 n/a n/a 0 1774
2002 1599 20 46 47 38 n/a n/a 0 1750
2003 1599 20 46 47 38 n/a n/a 0 1750
2004 1591 39 54 43 16 n/a n/a 0 1743
2005 1551 25 54 53 41 n/a n/a 3 1727
2006 1529 21 47 50 40 n/a n/a 16 1703
2007 1493 26 55 58 41 n/a n/a 24 1697
2008 1476 21 52 63 36 n/a n/a 37 1685
2009 1471 12 63 59 35 n/a n/a 45 1685
2010 1430 18 66 55 30 n/a n/a 69 1668
2011 1495 21 47 20 15 9 26 0 1633
2012 1415 16 43 44 8 8 104 0 1638
2013 1436 18 30 77 6 6 118 0 1691
2014 1430 16 36 97 7 2 134 0 1722
2015 1449 13 43 108 8 2 118 0 1741
2016 1428 18 47 117 7 4 105 0 1726
2017 1353 15 50 118 7 6 108 0 1657
2018 1287 16 41 129 7 8 122 0 1610
2019 1175 12 36 141 5 8 149 0 1526
2020 1159 8 30 129 4 3 147 0 1480
2021 1144 9 30 136 3 1 154 1 1478
2022 1094 13 25 119 4 1 146 6 1408
2023 1112 15 23 136 3 3 137 6 1435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gig Harbor High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 862 39.0 22.1 0
1989 888 40.0 22.2 n/a
1990 863 40.0 21.5 0
1991 932 40.6 22.9 n/a
1992 1035 47.1 21.9 n/a
1993 1137 46.9 24.2 n/a
1994 1212 73.4 16.5 n/a
1995 1394 53.6 26.0 n/a
1996 1394 53.6 26.0 n/a
1997 1533 58.1 26.4 n/a
1998 1650 62.8 26.3 n/a
1999 1730 66.5 26.0 n/a
2000 1772 71.6 24.7 n/a
2001 1774 73.7 24.1 n/a
2002 1750 70.9 24.7 4.3
2003 1750 70.9 24.7 4.3
2004 1743 68.0 25.6 6.6
2005 1727 67.9 25.4 7.7
2006 1703 68.5 24.9 9
2007 1697 69.7 24.3 9.1
2008 1685 67.5 25.0 8.6
2009 1685 67.5 25.0 8.3
2010 1668 68.0 24.5 10.5
2011 1633 68.5 23.8 9.7
2012 1638 68.3 23.9 9.6
2013 1691 72.7 23.2 10.7
2014 1722 n/a n/a 9.8
2015 1741 67.0 25.9 13.7
2016 1726 66.0 26.1 13.1
2017 1657 63.6 26.0 15.4
2018 1610 65.8 24.4 16.6
2019 1526 63.7 23.9 16.6
2020 1480 63.1 23.4 11.8
2021 1478 61.5 23.9 11.5
2022 1408 62.3 22.5 10.1
2023 1435 58.9 24.3 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gig Harbor High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 862 39.0 22.1 0
1989 888 40.0 22.2 n/a
1990 863 40.0 21.5 0
1991 932 40.6 22.9 n/a
1992 1035 47.1 21.9 n/a
1993 1137 46.9 24.2 n/a
1994 1212 73.4 16.5 n/a
1995 1394 53.6 26.0 n/a
1996 1394 53.6 26.0 n/a
1997 1533 58.1 26.4 n/a
1998 1650 62.8 26.3 n/a
1999 1730 66.5 26.0 n/a
2000 1772 71.6 24.7 n/a
2001 1774 73.7 24.1 n/a
2002 1750 70.9 24.7 4.3
2003 1750 70.9 24.7 4.3
2004 1743 68.0 25.6 6.6
2005 1727 67.9 25.4 7.7
2006 1703 68.5 24.9 9
2007 1697 69.7 24.3 9.1
2008 1685 67.5 25.0 8.6
2009 1685 67.5 25.0 8.3
2010 1668 68.0 24.5 10.5
2011 1633 68.5 23.8 9.7
2012 1638 68.3 23.9 9.6
2013 1691 72.7 23.2 10.7
2014 1722 n/a n/a 9.8
2015 1741 67.0 25.9 13.7
2016 1726 66.0 26.1 13.1
2017 1657 63.6 26.0 15.4
2018 1610 65.8 24.4 16.6
2019 1526 63.7 23.9 16.6
2020 1480 63.1 23.4 11.8
2021 1478 61.5 23.9 11.5
2022 1408 62.3 22.5 10.1
2023 1435 58.9 24.3 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.5%0.7%0.8%4.4%96.6%96.2%96.8%96.0%96.6%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gig Harbor High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (4.0%) $12,329 (96.0%) $12,840
2020 $01 (0.0%) $9,861 (100.0%) $9,862
2021 $106 (0.7%) $14,454 (99.3%) $14,559
2022 $269 (1.8%) $15,083 (98.2%) $15,353

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gig Harbor High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 417 High schoolsRanks 155th of 442 High schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Gig Harbor High)8772.6
 14.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)80.872.5
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Gig Harbor High)53.740.3
 13.4%
   10th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)49.240.3
 8.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Gig Harbor High)76.444.6
 31.8%
   11th Grade Science (Peninsula School District)61.252.5
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gig Harbor High)8772.6
 14.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Gig Harbor High)53.740.3
 13.4%
   All Grades Math (Peninsula School District)60.752.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Gig Harbor High)76.444.6
 31.8%
   All Grades Science (Peninsula School District)67.361.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15261435
 6%
African American1215
 25%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian3623
 36.1%
Hispanic141136
 3.5%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White11751112
 5.4%
Two or More Races149137
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.6%14.8%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gig Harbor High

Gig Harbor High ranks 89th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gig Harbor High are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,435 students attended Gig Harbor High.

Gig Harbor High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Artondale Elementary School
Elementary : Voyager Elementary
Middle : Goodman Middle School
Middle : Kopachuck Middle School


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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.

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