Gig Harbor High School

Gig Harbor High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5101 Rosedale St NW,  Gig Harbor, WA
Peninsula School District
3.5
2.8
1,408 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ted Strong
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
67%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
48.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
49.2%
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
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.1%
White
77.5%
Two or more races
9.5%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 359 Students
Washington State University 278 Students
Western Washington University 180 Students
Central Washington University 133 Students
Oregon State University 113 Students
Boise State University 104 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 94 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 85 Students
Montana State University 84 Students
Gonzaga University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 97 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students
Communications 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 318 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/27/2025
Gig Harbor High school is a great school. I love the community, teachers, and staff. I have gotten a great education and have met so many people. The school spirit it unmatched and go out for all sporting events. Especially with unified basketball this year. It's so cool to see. I hope they keep up this great work.
4.0 Senior
2/6/2024
Gig Harbor High School is a good school with a lot of supportive people. However, there really isn't a lot of college preparation and counselors aren't very passionate about helping their students. Diversity is lacking, but the faculty tries as hard as possible to be inclusive.
2.0 Senior
2/9/2023
My peers were very rude and the atmosphere is very unsettling. The principal is nice and there is some good faculty but most teachers don't care about you that much.
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2.8 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/12/2021
The administration runs roughshod over parents. Parents have very little say in what actually goes on at the schools. Most teachers have adgendas and go way beyond teaching reading writing and arithimatic. This organization is out of control and wholly unaccountable. And yet continues to take in mor...
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5.0 parent
2/21/2021
Helpful support staff, and the science and special education departments, in particular, have been instrumental in helping both of my children to feel successful. Incredible communication from resource teachers and psychologist.
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2.0 parent
4/23/2018
For students who already have good study skills, the academic programs are fine. For students with disabilities and other problems, there are resources. The school ignores everyone else and just allows students to flounder without doing anything to teach them how to be good students. The test scores...
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3.0 parent
1/25/2018
Overall it seems to be an ok school with a decent academic program.
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Gig Harbor High School

Gig Harbor High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gig Harbor, WA, in the Gig Harbor neighborhood, and is served by the Peninsula School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Gig Harbor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $993,752. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peninsula Alternative Programs, Harbor Christian Schools, Burley Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gig Harbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gig Harbor High School.

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