Franklin Pierce High School

Franklin Pierce High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11002 18th Ave E,  Tacoma, WA
Clover Creek Neighborhood
Franklin Pierce School District
3.6
3.0
1,141 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Shaw
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
28.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
49.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
35.2%
White
26.3%
Two or more races
12.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Black
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.8%
Native American
1%
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School Rankings

#6 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#20 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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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 277 Students
Washington State University 213 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 188 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 154 Students
Central Washington University 149 Students
Eastern Washington University 129 Students
Western Washington University 124 Students
Seattle University 109 Students
University of Puget Sound 93 Students
Seattle Pacific University 91 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Chemistry 30 Students
Education 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 196 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/4/2024
Franklin pierce is a school that I grew up at. The student leadership team is really what brings the school to life. Not only does it bring it to life it gives the school so much character. My worst experience at Fp was probably not being able to use the bathroom without someone smoking. My best experience is when I was going through a very rough time I had staff that were there for me and it wasn't over looked or over seen. Fp is good with making kids feel heard. They try to make everyone feel comfortable. One thing I would like to see change is the tolerance for smoking in the bathrooms and people feeling in titled to be rude to certain people because they "look scary". Overall Fp is an average high school. But not a high school I'd have my children go to.
4.0 Alum
4/29/2024
The best experience I had in this school is with the teachers. The teachers at this school really care for you, all you have to do is communicate. They are the type of teachers that do everything for you and as you move on in life through school or work, when reflected back on, you know that they are the reason you are where your at. The worst experience is some students. Some students end up doing what they want without facing any real consequences and that has big impacts on other students and what they think is right.
4.0 Senior
12/3/2023
i like franklin pierce highschool. the teachers are honestly great and actually connect with the students. they hold events and recognize everyone. me being a running start student is the only downside about my school because we don't get informed about much and if we do it's usually short notice. that's the only thing i would change about my school
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3.0 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/14/2024
School district policy 3211 allows teachers to refer to all students with “they them their” pronouns, regardless if the student is LGBTQIA+ and specifically does not want to be addressed by those pronouns. Teachers abuse this policy, referring to students as they them their routinely, and school lea...
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1.0 other
9/4/2023
Good school until you need mental help. I talked to my counselor about having fleeting suicidal thoughts and i was told to "not return until you have a plan with a therapist and a social worker." I missed months of school, and am completely off track to graduate.
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5.0 parent
8/2/2016
After reading the reviews I was very afraid for my daughter going there being new from Tennessee. It may have been bad for them but my experience with this school has been wonderful . Mr Hartley is one amazing principle hope he stays while my daughter completes high school . I can't say anything bad...
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5.0 other
1/5/2016
i went to school at FP from 1960-64. At that time er has no problems with anything that these other peopla have written about. Maybe the answer is to go back to the way thijngs were when Jim Whitesell wqs principal
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