Peninsula High School

Public 9-12

 14105 Purdy Dr NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98332-8627


(253) 530-4400

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 442 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,526 Help


Feeder schools for Peninsula High School:

Elementary:    Discovery Elementary School
    Evergreen Elementary
    Minter Creek Elementary
    Purdy Elementary School
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Middle:    Harbor Ridge Middle School
    Key Peninsula Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  1,372

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Two or more races:
11.9%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Compare Details Peninsula High School ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Peninsula School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Peninsula High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), two or more races (11.9%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peninsula High School is 21.3. 1 high schools in the Peninsula School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peninsula High School is $16,526. 1 high schools in the Peninsula School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peninsula High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula High School 90th of 442 Washington public high schools. (See Peninsula High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 36th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peninsula High School

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Rank History for all students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.53 155th 390 60.3%
2005 72.62 98th 394 75.1%
2006 70.19 111th 395 71.9%
2007 66.79 133rd 399 66.7%
2008 72.38 94th 396 76.3%
2009 65.16 153rd 402 61.9%
2010 72.27 106th 423 74.9%
2011 69.02 76th 440 82.7%
2012 67.28 102nd 450 77.3%
2013 63.35 162nd 454 64.3%
2015 36.09 230th 341 32.6%
2016 72.26 74th 306 75.8%
2017 73.68 73rd 301 75.7%
2018 67.88 96th 315 69.5%
2019 66.90 124th 417 70.3%
2021 71.92 97th 455 78.7%
2022 74.12 96th 434 77.9%
2023 74.51 90th 442 79.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 46th 91 49.5%
2019 61.34 53rd 163 67.5%
2021 48.28 89th 195 54.4%
2022 69.25 49th 179 72.6%
2023 58.59 58th 166 65.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.88 104th 139 25.2%
2019 45.02 66th 128 48.4%
2021 51.24 81st 212 61.8%
2022 34.41 92nd 130 29.2%
2023 33.30 70th 110 36.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 66th 227 70.9%
2019 61.71 107th 344 68.9%
2021 75.89 49th 392 87.5%
2022 64.39 105th 370 71.6%
2023 68.57 81st 362 77.6%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.33 2nd 45 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.01 88th 358 75.4%
2021 72.64 72nd 390 81.5%
2022 71.54 84th 368 77.2%
2023 73.66 87th 357 75.6%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.96 6th 31 80.6%
2021 81.05 7th 47 85.1%
2022 92.38 2nd 38 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 95th 254 62.6%
2019 58.85 140th 355 60.6%
2021 69.93 94th 395 76.2%
2022 72.27 93rd 363 74.4%
2023 70.01 85th 358 76.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.57 49th 241 79.7%
2021 85.14 20th 278 92.8%
2022 73.18 53rd 261 79.7%
2023 70.47 52nd 249 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Peninsula High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 112th 222 49.5%
2019 56.56 159th 382 58.4%
2021 61.21 132nd 413 68.0%
2022 63.64 138th 390 64.6%
2023 65.77 113th 379 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Peninsula High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 962 8 26 18 16 n/a n/a 0 1030
1989 906 8 31 21 24 n/a n/a 0 990
1990 932 3 31 23 20 n/a n/a 0 1009
1991 984 10 35 26 23 n/a n/a 0 1078
1992 1016 11 30 35 22 n/a n/a 0 1114
1993 1083 12 29 33 18 n/a n/a 0 1175
1994 1166 13 28 25 24 n/a n/a 0 1256
1995 1338 10 23 21 20 n/a n/a 0 1412
1996 1338 10 23 21 20 n/a n/a 0 1412
1997 1381 13 17 15 14 n/a n/a 0 1440
1998 1473 9 5 2 10 n/a n/a 0 1499
1999 1289 15 46 36 74 n/a n/a 0 1460
2000 1362 15 38 26 54 n/a n/a 0 1495
2001 1323 19 46 35 36 n/a n/a 0 1459
2002 1327 24 31 28 53 n/a n/a 0 1463
2003 1327 24 31 28 53 n/a n/a 0 1463
2004 1343 28 40 44 72 n/a n/a 0 1527
2005 1311 26 43 33 55 n/a n/a 3 1471
2006 1308 27 39 37 61 n/a n/a 10 1482
2007 1307 21 48 51 67 n/a n/a 21 1515
2008 1163 23 47 55 50 n/a n/a 105 1443
2009 1093 23 43 55 47 n/a n/a 183 1444
2010 1031 16 41 48 39 n/a n/a 259 1434
2011 1305 4 6 17 6 3 42 0 1383
2012 1233 6 16 35 7 5 104 0 1406
2013 1233 6 21 51 4 5 122 0 1442
2014 1224 8 19 70 2 5 126 0 1454
2015 1160 9 23 79 5 6 132 0 1414
2016 1152 9 28 84 6 7 138 0 1424
2017 1136 11 24 95 6 4 118 0 1394
2018 1121 14 23 111 4 6 127 0 1406
2019 1100 11 27 126 5 4 158 0 1431
2020 1123 15 31 136 5 4 166 0 1480
2021 1104 17 31 143 5 6 171 0 1477
2022 1094 15 29 136 5 2 166 5 1452
2023 1024 13 30 130 5 4 163 3 1372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peninsula High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1030 49.0 21.0 0
1989 990 48.0 20.6 n/a
1990 1009 47.6 21.1 0
1991 1078 51.2 21.0 n/a
1992 1114 53.3 20.9 n/a
1993 1175 53.0 22.2 n/a
1994 1256 57.2 22.0 n/a
1995 1412 56.0 25.2 n/a
1996 1412 56.0 25.2 n/a
1997 1440 59.9 24.0 n/a
1998 1499 65.1 23.0 n/a
1999 1460 58.8 24.8 n/a
2000 1495 60.7 24.6 n/a
2001 1459 62.6 23.3 n/a
2002 1463 62.8 23.3 16.3
2003 1463 62.8 23.3 16.3
2004 1527 62.0 24.6 21
2005 1471 62.5 23.5 23.2
2006 1482 68.6 21.6 23.2
2007 1515 67.2 22.5 21.2
2008 1443 64.9 22.2 21.4
2009 1444 64.9 22.2 25.2
2010 1434 63.8 22.4 29.8
2011 1383 61.3 22.5 18.6
2012 1406 64.6 21.7 20.6
2013 1442 61.5 23.4 22.2
2014 1454 n/a n/a 20.9
2015 1414 61.0 23.1 30.3
2016 1424 59.0 24.1 30.8
2017 1394 62.5 22.2 32.5
2018 1406 63.0 22.3 32.5
2019 1431 64.7 22.0 31.1
2020 1480 67.6 21.8 23
2021 1477 65.3 22.6 21.2
2022 1452 68.5 21.1 19.5
2023 1372 64.2 21.3 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peninsula High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1030 49.0 21.0 0
1989 990 48.0 20.6 n/a
1990 1009 47.6 21.1 0
1991 1078 51.2 21.0 n/a
1992 1114 53.3 20.9 n/a
1993 1175 53.0 22.2 n/a
1994 1256 57.2 22.0 n/a
1995 1412 56.0 25.2 n/a
1996 1412 56.0 25.2 n/a
1997 1440 59.9 24.0 n/a
1998 1499 65.1 23.0 n/a
1999 1460 58.8 24.8 n/a
2000 1495 60.7 24.6 n/a
2001 1459 62.6 23.3 n/a
2002 1463 62.8 23.3 16.3
2003 1463 62.8 23.3 16.3
2004 1527 62.0 24.6 21
2005 1471 62.5 23.5 23.2
2006 1482 68.6 21.6 23.2
2007 1515 67.2 22.5 21.2
2008 1443 64.9 22.2 21.4
2009 1444 64.9 22.2 25.2
2010 1434 63.8 22.4 29.8
2011 1383 61.3 22.5 18.6
2012 1406 64.6 21.7 20.6
2013 1442 61.5 23.4 22.2
2014 1454 n/a n/a 20.9
2015 1414 61.0 23.1 30.3
2016 1424 59.0 24.1 30.8
2017 1394 62.5 22.2 32.5
2018 1406 63.0 22.3 32.5
2019 1431 64.7 22.0 31.1
2020 1480 67.6 21.8 23
2021 1477 65.3 22.6 21.2
2022 1452 68.5 21.1 19.5
2023 1372 64.2 21.3 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Peninsula High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.2%0.5%5.1%95.8%96.0%95.8%95.6%96.4%96.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peninsula High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $558 (4.1%) $13,187 (95.9%) $13,745
2020 $24 (0.2%) $9,737 (99.7%) $9,762
2021 $199 (1.3%) $14,773 (98.7%) $14,972
2022 $376 (2.3%) $16,150 (97.7%) $16,526

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peninsula High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 417 High schoolsRanks 90th of 442 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula High School)77.973.9
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)80.872.5
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Peninsula High School)47.443.3
 4.1%
   10th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)49.240.3
 8.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Peninsula High School)55.359.9
 4.6%
   11th Grade Science (Peninsula School District)61.252.5
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula High School)77.973.9
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Peninsula High School)47.443.3
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Peninsula School District)60.752.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Peninsula High School)55.359.9
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Peninsula School District)67.361.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14311372
 4.1%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian55
Asian2730
 11.1%
Hispanic126130
 3.2%
Pacific Islander44
White11001024
 6.9%
Two or More Races158163
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%28.3%
 2.8%


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Students at Peninsula High School are 75% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,372 students attended Peninsula High School.

Peninsula High School ranks 90th of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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