Washington High School in Parkland, Washington, United States. It serves grades 9-12 in the Franklin Pierce Schools. Its boundary includes most of Parkland and small portions of Tacoma.
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 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Washington High School's student population of 1,024 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Red, White/Blue
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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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?
1,024 students attend Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Washington High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington High School part of?
Washington High School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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