Henderson Bay Alt High School
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
297th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
14015 62ND AVE NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253)530-1700NCES ID 530669002463Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Henderson Bay Alt High School 297th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 29 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 122 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 72.1% | ▼ 19.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 14.8% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 10.7% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. 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 $894K in zip 98332 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 Henderson Bay Alt High School
- #42Gig Harbor HighPeninsula School District · 0.2 mi away42nd of 437
ELA 82% ▲34 · Math 49% ▲39Compare - #68Peninsula High SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.8 mi away68th of 437
ELA 71% ▲23 · Math 42% ▲32Compare - #152Science and Math InstituteTacoma School District · 4.1 mi away152nd of 437
ELA 68% ▲20 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #437Tacoma Online High SchoolTacoma School District · 5.8 mi away437th of 437
ELA 2% ▼46 · Math 2% ▼8Compare - #251Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolTacoma School District · 6.7 mi away251st of 437
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 16% ▲6Compare - –Remann Hall Juvenile Detention CenterTacoma School District · 6.8 mi awayCompare
- #371The School at Pearl Youth ResidenceTacoma School District · 6.9 mi away371st of 437
ELA 20% ▼28 · Math 20% ▲10Compare - #41Curtis Senior HighUniversity Place School District · 8.1 mi away41st of 437
ELA 80% ▲32 · Math 51% ▲41Compare
What school district is Henderson Bay Alt High School in?
Henderson Bay Alt High School is part of the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Is Henderson Bay Alt High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Henderson Bay Alt High School 297th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Henderson Bay Alt High School?
White 72%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 11% (122 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Henderson Bay Alt High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98332 is $894K 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.