GATES Secondary School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Alternative school · Grades 8-12 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
813 132nd Street S, Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-4005NCES ID 530294001769Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 98 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.9% | 36.7% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.6% | 26.5% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 16.3% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 8.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 5.1% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 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 $450K in zip 98444 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 GATES Secondary School
- #298Washington High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 0.7 mi away298th of 437
ELA 44% · Math 14%Compare - –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 2 mi awayCompare
- #276Franklin Pierce High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.2 mi away276th of 437
ELA 47% · Math 17%Compare - #271Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 2.7 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% · Math 15%Compare - #293Challenger High SchoolBethel School District · 3.2 mi away293rd of 437
ELA 44% · Math 15%Compare - –CPSD Open Doors ProgramClover Park School District · 3.3 mi awayCompare
- #312Clover Park High SchoolClover Park School District · 3.8 mi away312th of 437
ELA 41% · Math 14%Compare - #172General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolClover Park School District · 3.9 mi away172nd of 437
ELA 52% · Math 36%Compare
What school district is GATES Secondary School in?
GATES Secondary School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is GATES Secondary School a good school?
GATES Secondary School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of GATES Secondary School?
White 37%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 8% (98 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near GATES Secondary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98444 is $450K 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.