Summary:
The Gig Harbor, Washington area is home to 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Peninsula School District, which is ranked 36 out of 249 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in the area are Kopachuck Middle School, which ranks 50th out of 539 middle schools in Washington and has a 5-star rating, with strong test scores in English Language Arts and Math. Gig Harbor High School also stands out, ranking 155th out of 442 high schools in Washington with a 94.2% 4-year graduation rate and 72.61% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, Discovery Elementary School has some of the highest test scores in the district, with over 80% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.
The schools in the district generally perform well on state assessments, with many exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. However, the alternative schools, Peninsula Alternative Programs and Henderson Bay Alt High School, have lower graduation rates and test scores compared to the traditional public schools, highlighting the unique challenges faced by students in alternative education settings.
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