Peninsula High School

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peninsula High School, located in the scenic Purdy area of Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as one of the two primary high schools within the Peninsula School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution places a significant emphasis on academic achievement, college readiness, and career-technical education. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with a wide array of elective programs, including visual and performing arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond the classroom, Peninsula High School is recognized for its commitment to student growth and civic engagement. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive sports teams to specialized academic honors societies. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Gig Harbor community and offering diverse pathways for student development, Peninsula High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their roles as contributing members of society.

1,345

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peninsula High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	963
Hispanic	156
Black	15
Asian	32
Two or More	162
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

White
963 (71.8%)
Two or More
162 (12.1%)
Hispanic
156 (11.6%)
Asian
32 (2.4%)
Black
15 (1.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Peninsula School District
Phone:	(253)530-4400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 355

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 325

Grade 12 320