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Franklin Pierce High School

11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,141 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Pierce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Franklin Pierce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Franklin Pierce High School's student population of 1,141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,141 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Franklin Pierce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Pierce High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1080 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Pierce High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin Pierce High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Franklin Pierce High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Pierce High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Pierce High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Pierce High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Pierce High School's ranking?
Franklin Pierce High School is ranked #1080 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Franklin Pierce High School?
1,141 students attend Franklin Pierce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Franklin Pierce High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Pierce High School?
Franklin Pierce High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Franklin Pierce High School offer ?
Franklin Pierce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Pierce High School part of?
Franklin Pierce High School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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