Washington High School

989 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington High School, located at 12420 Ainsworth Ave S in Tacoma, Washington, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Franklin Pierce School District. As a pillar of the Parkland community, the school offers a diverse range of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The campus is well-regarded for its emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington High School is noted for its strong commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The school provides various pathways for students to explore their interests, including career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, competitive sports teams, and an array of student-led clubs. By balancing traditional academics with hands-on learning experiences, Washington High School strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate the challenges of life after graduation.

989

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	329
Black	122
Asian	66
Two or More	144
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	88

Hispanic
329 (33.3%)
White
232 (23.5%)
Two or More
144 (14.6%)
Black
122 (12.3%)
Pacific Islander
88 (8.9%)
Asian
66 (6.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-4705
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 10 267

Grade 11 253

Grade 12 201