For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,859 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA are Gig Harbor High School and Peninsula High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Gig Harbor, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gig Harbor High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gig Harbor, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gig Harbor High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Peninsula High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Peninsula Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Peninsula Alternative Programs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA include Gig Harbor High School and Peninsula High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gig Harbor?
3 public high schools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gig Harbor include: Peninsula High School vs. Gig Harbor High School, Gig Harbor High School vs. Peninsula High School
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