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Franklin Pierce High School

Franklin Pierce School District · Pierce County · 11002 18TH AVE E, Tacoma, WA 98445.0

(253)298-3805

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4/10
#240
Rank 240 out of 378
English Language Arts5/10 · #234 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #256 · 33rd percentile
Science7/10 · #153 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Franklin Pierce High School sits in the South Tacoma/Parkland area, a working-class community with a strong sense of local pride and a student body that reflects the diverse fabric of Pierce County. The school punches above its weight in science, which could appeal to families with kids who lean toward hands-on, STEM-oriented learning. Families who value a grounded, community-connected high school experience — rather than a highly competitive academic environment — tend to find a good fit here.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
110 (42%)
White
58 (22%)
Multiple Races
37 (14%)
African American
22 (8%)
Pacific Islander
17 (6%)
Other
18 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged185 (71%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,015
Enrollment
65
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22.5
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

86.3%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
19.1%
AP Participation
of students
218
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 Programs5/10 · #306 · 48th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found