- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gig Harbor, WA
Peninsula High School
Federal NCES profile for Peninsula High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669000985
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peninsula High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Peninsula High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Peninsula High School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530669000985 · Gig Harbor, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,345 enr · 21:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Peninsula High School held near 1,395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Peninsula High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gig Harbor Hig
Gig Harbor High
1,375 students
- This school
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 Peninsula High School reports 1,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peninsula High School compares
Peninsula High School 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,345
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Peninsula High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Peninsula High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kopachuck Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peninsula High School'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 (~1,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peninsula High School
How many students attend Peninsula High School?
Peninsula High School has 1,345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gig Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,372 (2022-23) → 1,395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peninsula High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peninsula High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peninsula High School?
25.4% of students at Peninsula High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peninsula High School?
The largest demographic group at Peninsula High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peninsula High School?
Peninsula High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Peninsula High School rank among high schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula High School ranks #1 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 Peninsula High School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students), and Goodman Middle School (519 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.