Enrollment
139
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669002463
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson Bay Alt High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson Bay Alt High School
Henderson Bay Alt High School is a mid-sized high school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 139 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Henderson Bay Alt High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Washington schools and 34% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gig Harbor's high schools, it stands alongside Gig Harbor High (1,375 students): Henderson Bay Alt High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 23.7:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students) and Peninsula High School (1,345 students) alongside Henderson Bay Alt High School.
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 Henderson Bay Alt High School compares
Henderson Bay Alt High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peninsula School District, which includes Henderson Bay Alt High School.
$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 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
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~139 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Henderson Bay Alt High School a good school?
Henderson Bay Alt High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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