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Franklin Pierce High School vs. Washington High School

Should you attend Franklin Pierce High School or Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin Pierce High School
11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Washington High School
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
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 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). 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).
Serving 1,024 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 41%). 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,138 students
1,024 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Pierce High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Pierce High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Pierce High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Pierce High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1080 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1789 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Pierce High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Pierce High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in WA)
44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Pierce High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)
87%
(Top 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin Pierce High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
281
262
Grade 10 Students
317
290
Grade 11 Students
285
237
Grade 12 Students
255
235

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Pierce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Pierce School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.80
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Pierce High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Pierce High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Pierce High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Pierce School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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