Fife High School

Fife High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
5616 20th St E,  Tacoma, WA
Fife School District
3.9
3.5
864 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Knight
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
34.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
57.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.5%
White
42.5%
Hispanic
22.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.4%
Black
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
7.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native American
1.3%
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School Rankings

#37 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 314 Students
Washington State University 193 Students
Central Washington University 172 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 160 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 145 Students
Western Washington University 121 Students
Eastern Washington University 112 Students
Seattle University 108 Students
Seattle Pacific University 88 Students
University of Puget Sound 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Biology 38 Students
Education 28 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Accounting 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 201 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/21/2025
My favorite part of my experience in Fife High School is the people in my school. I love the inclusiveness and kindness that is portrayed. Everyday that I enter school it feels welcoming and like a family. The worst part of my experience is the issue where certain people vape causing the rest of us to not have bathroom access in certain buildings on campus. I would like to see the vaping problem to be resolved and a more justly disciplines so that those who don't have an issue wouldn't have to suffer.
4.0 Senior
1/31/2024
I love fife high school. Every teacher is nice and the sports are amazing. Coaches are nice and understanding.
2.0 Senior
6/2/2022
I liked the opportunity to do running start but I wish more was done regarding racist and inappropriate behavior.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
5.0 other
10/6/2024
Amazing school. Firkin loved it. Teachers are great, people are great, fun classes available.
2.0 other
7/26/2018
Many of the teachers in this school district are absolutely wonderful and changed my life for the better. Overall, though, it's a hard place to get a good education, especially if your child is in any way different from the norm. The school offers relatively few AP courses, actively discourages stud...
5.0 parent
2/13/2018
Wonderful! My kid is very happy here. Love the smaller size of this school. Kids aren’t “lost” as easily.
1.0 other
1/24/2018
This was a horrible school. I was a transfer from the FWSD this school only cared about image and not being effective. Didn't care if students were prepared for college. Maybe 5-10% were ready for college life in each class. Luckily I was prepared before transferring.

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Fife High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Fife School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 864 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Fife High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $556,195. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fife Open Doors, Chief Leschi School, Todd Beamer High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fife High School.

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