Washington High School
Tacoma, WA · Franklin Pierce School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
298th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 32%▼ Declining
12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-4705NCES ID 530294000483Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 253 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,024 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 32.2% | ▲ 17.6 pts | |
| White | 42.8% | 24.0% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 15.2% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.5% | 13.3% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 13.2% | 8.7% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 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 Washington High School
- –GATES Secondary SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- #276Franklin Pierce High SchoolFranklin Pierce School District · 2.4 mi away276th of 437
ELA 47% ▲3 · Math 17% ▲3Compare - –Acceleration AcademyBethel School District · 2.6 mi awayCompare
- –CPSD Open Doors ProgramClover Park School District · 2.7 mi awayCompare
- #312Clover Park High SchoolClover Park School District · 3.1 mi away312th of 437
ELA 41% ▼3 · Math 14% =Compare - #172General William H. Harrison Preparatory SchoolClover Park School District · 3.2 mi away172nd of 437
ELA 52% ▲8 · Math 36% ▲22Compare - #271Spanaway Lake High SchoolBethel School District · 3.3 mi away271st of 437
ELA 50% ▲6 · Math 15% ▲1Compare - #103Industrial Design Engineering and ArtsTacoma School District · 3.7 mi away103rd of 437
ELA 68% ▲24 · Math 34% ▲20Compare
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.