Washington High School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District · Grades 9-12
298th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
Washington High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington High School 298th 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 38th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — declining.
Washington High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 253 students tested
Washington High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,024 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 32.2% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| White | 37.2% | 24.0% | ▼ 13.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.8% | 15.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 15.8% | 13.3% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 9.9% | 8.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.7% | 6.0% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Washington High School
Typical home value $450K in zip 98444 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Washington High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –GATES Secondary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 0.7 mi away
- 4Franklin Pierce High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.4 mi away276th of 437
ELA 47% · Math 17% - –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 2.6 mi away
- –CPSD Open Doors ProgramClover Park School District · 2.7 mi away
- 3Clover Park High SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away312th of 437
ELA 41% · Math 14% - 7General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolClover Park School District · 3.2 mi away172nd of 437
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 4Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 3.3 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% · Math 15% - 8Industrial Design Engineering and ArtsTacoma School District · 3.7 mi away103rd of 437
ELA 68% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington High School in?
Washington High School is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Washington High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington High School 298th 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 Washington High School?
Hispanic 32%, White 24%, Two or more races 15%, Black 13% (1,024 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington High 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.