Serving 1,138 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,138 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, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,138 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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