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Fife High School

Fife School District · Pierce County · 5616 20th St E, Tacoma, WA 98424.0

(253)517-1100

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6/10
#169
Rank 169 out of 378
Top 44%
English Language Arts7/10 · #128 · 69th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #181 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #203 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Fife High School sits in a tight-knit community just east of Tacoma, where the industrial waterfront meets a surprisingly close-knit suburban feel — the kind of place where families have roots and neighbors actually know each other. The school punches above its weight in English, landing in the 69th percentile statewide, which speaks to a teaching staff that takes literacy and communication seriously. Families who value a more grounded, community-connected high school experience over a highly competitive atmosphere tend to find Fife a comfortable and supportive fit.

Student Demographics

289 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
115 (40%)
Hispanic
72 (25%)
Multiple Races
33 (11%)
Asian
32 (11%)
African American
19 (7%)
Other
18 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners36 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged148 (51%)
Students with Disabilities37 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

882
Enrollment
46
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
18.9
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

92.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
23.8%
AP Participation
of students
209
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #240 · 59th percentile

54 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found