- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gig Harbor, WA
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Federal NCES profile for Henderson Bay Alt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669002463
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson Bay Alt High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson Bay Alt High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Henderson Bay Alt High School grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530669002463 · Gig Harbor, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 11.6:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Henderson Bay Alt High School grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Henderson Bay Alt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gig Harbor Hig
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
- This school 139
Henderson Bay Alt High School
139 students
What this shows Henderson Bay Alt High School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson Bay Alt High School compares
Henderson Bay Alt High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Henderson Bay Alt High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Henderson Bay Alt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson Bay Alt High School'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
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson Bay Alt High School
How many students attend Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School has 139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson Bay Alt High School?
47.3% of students at Henderson Bay Alt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson Bay Alt High School?
The largest demographic group at Henderson Bay Alt High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Henderson Bay Alt High School rank among high schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Bay Alt High School ranks #3 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 Henderson Bay Alt High School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.