Peninsula High School vs. Gig Harbor High School
Should I attend Peninsula High School or Gig Harbor High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peninsula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Gig Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,452 students in grades 9-12, Peninsula High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,408 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,452 students
1,408 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#367 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
87%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
364
331
Grade 10 Students
372
351
Grade 11 Students
354
370
Grade 12 Students
362
356
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%