Fife High School

Fife High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
5616 20th St E,  Tacoma, WA
East Fife Neighborhood
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
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
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

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
9
College Readiness
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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%

School Rankings

#20 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
#31 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 313 Students
Washington State University 197 Students
Central Washington University 172 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 159 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 146 Students
Western Washington University 122 Students
Eastern Washington University 113 Students
Seattle University 109 Students
Seattle Pacific University 85 Students
University of Puget Sound 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Biology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Education 28 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Accounting 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 201 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
I am enrolled with running start, so don't attend high school, but the Fife High school College and career counselor has been extremely approachable and helpful.
5.0 Sophomore
2/27/2024
Throughout my first year here at Fife High School, the school has an incredibly diverse and inclusive environment. From providing opportunities for any student to learn or embrace their culture, to creating safe spaces for students to express themselves. Fife High School has been a very welcoming and secure environment.
3.0 Senior
12/31/2023
Attending the Fife School District my entire life, I have always appreciated the culture and the inclusivity that the students of Fife possess. It was not until I entered my sophomore year, I found the answers I have been looking for. Being involved in the Black Student Union, I was able to find a sense of identity I didn't know I had in myself, learning from some of the best African-American leaders in my immediate community. I learned about the rich diaspora of African-American students —from the small islands in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago to the lush forestry that litters New Guinea —- that had seemed to elude me throughout high school. But most importantly, I shared with the people of my school, my community, some of the fantastic things I learned about myself and my ties to my heritage. However, academically, teachers pick and choose their favorites. I don't believe the staff here want to see everyone succeed, as they desirably favor athletes instead of learners.
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3.5 13 Reviews
5.0 other
10/6/2024
Amazing school. Firkin loved it. Teachers are great, people are great, fun classes available.
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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...
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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.
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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

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 3.48, 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 $556,744. 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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