Serving 870 students in grades 10-12, Fife High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fife High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fife High School's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fife High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fife High School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
9%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fife High School's ranking?
Fife High School is ranked #666 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fife High School often compared to?
Fife High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puyallup High School, Foss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fife High School?
The graduation rate of Fife High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fife High School?
870 students attend Fife High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fife High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fife High School?
Fife High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fife High School offer ?
Fife High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fife High School part of?
Fife High School is part of Fife School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
This school has been wonderful for our family. Class sizes are small enough. Teachers are attentive, responsive and caring. The facility accomodates the amount of kids there, is clean and well kept. Sports, academics, fine arts, all good. We were very happy with Fife.
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