Enrollment
1,345
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530669000985
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peninsula High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peninsula High School
Peninsula High School is a large high school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 1,345 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,345 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gig Harbor's high schools, it stands alongside Gig Harbor High (1,375 students): Peninsula High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 23.7:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students) and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students) alongside Peninsula 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 Peninsula High School compares
Peninsula 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,026
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peninsula School District, which includes Peninsula 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 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
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 (~1,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (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 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.
Is Peninsula High School a good school?
Peninsula High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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