Washington High School

High No virtual instruction Tacoma, WA Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ D (54.9)
  • 989 Students
  • 56.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (253)298-4705 Phone

Located in Tacoma, WASHINGTON (ZIP 98444), Washington High School is a High school serving grades 09–12 in the Franklin Pierce School District district.

Key statistics: 989 students enrolled; a 17.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington High School Average
Enrollment
989.0
State avg: 677.0
▲ 46% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.63:1
State avg: 21.6:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
69.1%
State avg: 50.1%
▲ 38% worse
School Details
School Name
Washington High School
NCESSCH ID
530294000483
State School ID
WA-27402-3648
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98444
County
Pierce County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5310
State Leg. Upper
53029
State Leg. Lower
53029
Latitude
47.144
Longitude
-122.4553
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
989
Total Students
👩‍🏫
56.1
Teachers FTE
📐
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
56.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)56.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 683 69.1%
Not Applicable 552 55.8%
District Info
District Name
Franklin Pierce School District
LEAID
5302940
State LEA ID
WA-27402
Phone
(253)298-3000
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
TACOMA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$161,817K
Federal Revenue
$28,061K
State Revenue
$99,887K
Local Revenue
$33,869K
Total Expenditure
$173,606K
Instruction Exp.
$79,473K
Support Services
$57,100K
Other Current Exp.
$4,982K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Washington High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Washington High School?
989 students are enrolled at Washington High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Washington High School have?
Washington High School has 56.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Washington High School serve?
Washington High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Washington High School a charter school?
Washington High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Washington High School located in?
Washington High School is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Washington High School belong to?
Washington High School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District school district.
How much does Franklin Pierce School District spend per student?
The Franklin Pierce School District district spends approximately $175,536,906 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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