Enrollment
1,375
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor High
Federal NCES profile for Gig Harbor High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669001793
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gig Harbor High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gig Harbor High has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gig Harbor High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gig Harbor High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 1,375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 35% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,375 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gig Harbor's high schools, it stands alongside Peninsula High School (1,345 students): Gig Harbor High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 21:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Peninsula High School (1,345 students) and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students) alongside Gig Harbor High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gig Harbor High compares
Gig Harbor High on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Gig Harbor High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peninsula School District, which includes Gig Harbor High.
$17,026
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gig Harbor High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kopachuck Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gig Harbor High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Gig Harbor
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gig Harbor High
How many students attend Gig Harbor High?
Gig Harbor High has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gig Harbor High is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gig Harbor High?
13.7% of students at Gig Harbor High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gig Harbor High?
The largest demographic group at Gig Harbor High is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gig Harbor High?
Gig Harbor High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gig Harbor High rank among high schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Gig Harbor High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gig Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gig Harbor on the city page.
Is Gig Harbor High a good school?
Gig Harbor High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peninsula School District?
Besides Gig Harbor High, Peninsula School District also operates Peninsula High School (1,345 students), Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students), and Goodman Middle School (519 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.
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