Franklin Pierce High School

977 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Pierce High School, located in the Midland area of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a central hub for the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Franklin Pierce High School emphasizes student engagement through a robust selection of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its "Cardinal" spirit and a culture that focuses on academic growth, inclusivity, and student well-being. By maintaining strong partnerships with local community resources and prioritizing personalized support, the school aims to help each student achieve their post-secondary goals while developing the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of society.

977

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Pierce High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	331
Black	93
Asian	98
Two or More	138
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	49

Hispanic
331 (33.9%)
White
254 (26.0%)
Two or More
138 (14.1%)
Asian
98 (10.0%)
Black
93 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
49 (5.0%)
American Indian
14 (1.4%)

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:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-3805
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* 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 9 268

Grade 10 273

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 204