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Washington High School

Franklin Pierce School District · Pierce County · 12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444.0

(253)298-4705

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3/10
#270
Rank 270 out of 378
English Language Arts4/10 · #268 · 34th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #309 · 19th percentile
Science7/10 · #149 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Washington High School sits in the South Tacoma/Parkland corridor, a working-class, tight-knit corner of Pierce County where community ties run deep and school pride is genuine. The school shows some real strength in science, punching notably higher there than in other subjects, which could be a draw for families with students who lean toward hands-on or technical learning pathways. Families who value a school with a strong sense of place and are looking to get involved in shaping their student's experience — rather than just dropping them off — tend to find a good fit here.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
83 (33%)
White
64 (25%)
Multiple Races
38 (15%)
African American
34 (13%)
Other
34 (13%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged193 (76%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,015
Enrollment
65
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
18.2
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

95.3%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
19.7%
AP Participation
of students
196
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 · #267 · 54th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found