- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669001793
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gig Harbor High held near 1,439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530669001793 · Gig Harbor, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 23.7:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Peninsula High School (1,345 students)
Gig Harbor High held near 1,439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gig Harbor High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gig Harbor High
1,375 students
- Peninsula High
Peninsula High School
1,345 students
- Harbor Ridge M
Harbor Ridge Middle School
627 students
- Goodman Middle 519
Goodman Middle School
519 students
- Swift Water El 519
Swift Water Elementary
519 students
- Kopachuck Midd 516
Kopachuck Middle School
516 students
What this shows Gig Harbor High reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gig Harbor High compares
Gig Harbor High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Peninsula School District reports $17,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,435 (2022-23) → 1,439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.