Serving 1,439 students in grades 9-12, Gig Harbor High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 10% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Gig Harbor High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gig Harbor High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gig Harbor High School is ranked #252 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gig Harbor High School often compared to?
Gig Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gig Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Gig Harbor High School is 93%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gig Harbor High School?
1,439 students attend Gig Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gig Harbor High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gig Harbor High School?
Gig Harbor High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gig Harbor High School offer ?
Gig Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gig Harbor High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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