Washington High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98444 · Franklin Pierce School District
#262 of 333 high schools in Washington
#11253 of 16,910 nationally
About Washington High School
Washington High School is a public high located in Tacoma, in the Franklin Pierce School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 989 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 262nd of 333 ranked high schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 989.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Washington High School ranks 53rd of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students · 258 m away
James Sales Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 1.2 km away
Brookdale Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 1.3 km away
Hewins Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
266 students · 1.8 km away
Christensen Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.3 km away
Elmhurst Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 2.5 km away
Helen Stafford Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 3.4 km away
Clover Park Early Learning Program
Lakewood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
213 students · 3.6 km away
Spanaway Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students · 3.8 km away
Lakeview Hope Academy
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
977 students
Lynden High School
Lynden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,002 students
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
Toppenish High School
Toppenish · Public high · Grades 9–12
969 students
Steilacoom High
Steilacoom · Public high · Grades 9–12
968 students
Klahowya Secondary
Silverdale · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,016 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington High School a good school?
Washington High School has a Success Index (US) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #262 of 333 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington High School rank in Washington?
Washington High School ranks #262 of 333 high schools in Washington and #11253 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School had 989 students in 2025.
Is Washington High School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.