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Washington High School

12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, Washington 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 13% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • 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

Washington 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
Washington High School's student population of 997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
997 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 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
Washington 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 Washington High School is 0.80, 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)
#1789 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington 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.
44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington 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.
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington 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%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
31%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
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White
24%
49%
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Hawaiian
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Washington 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
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington 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 Washington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.80
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Washington High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington 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
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington 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 Washington High School's ranking?
Washington High School is ranked #1789 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Washington High School often compared to?
Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Pierce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Washington High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington High School?
997 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Washington High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington High School?
Washington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington High School offer ?
Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington 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: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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