Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
42nd of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253)530-1400NCES ID 530669001793Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gig Harbor High 42nd of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 331 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,439 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 76.6% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 10.1% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 9.6% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $870K in zip 98335 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Gig Harbor High
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ELA 48% ▼34 · Math 10% ▼39Compare - #68Peninsula High SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.9 mi away68th of 437
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ELA 2% ▼80 · Math 2% ▼47Compare - #251Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolTacoma School District · 6.7 mi away251st of 437
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- #371The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceTacoma School District · 6.8 mi away371st of 437
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What school district is Gig Harbor High in?
Gig Harbor High is part of the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Is Gig Harbor High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gig Harbor High 42nd of 437 Washington high schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gig Harbor High?
White 77%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 2% (1,439 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gig Harbor High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98335 is $870K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.