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Washington High School

Tacoma, Washington · Grades 9 to 12 · Franklin Pierce School District

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About Washington High School

Washington High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Tacoma, Washington. It reported 989 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Tacoma. With about 56.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.6 students per teacher. Franklin Pierce School District runs 13 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Pierce County. There are 72 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone	(253) 298-4705
School district	Franklin Pierce School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	989
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.1
Students per teacher	17.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Pierce County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530294000483). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Tacoma · 0.2 mi James Sales ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 0.8 mi Brookdale ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 0.8 mi St Mary's AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 1 to 7Tacoma · 1 mi Parkland Lutheran Church & SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Tacoma · 1.1 mi Christensen ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 1.4 mi Elmhurst Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tacoma · 1.6 mi Helen Stafford Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Tacoma · 2.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Washington High School serve?

Washington High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Washington High School?

Washington High School reported 989 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?

About 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 989 students and 56.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Washington High School a public or charter school?

Washington High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Washington High School in?

Washington High School is part of Franklin Pierce School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/franklin-pierce-school-district/

Where is Washington High School located?

Washington High School is at 12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444. The phone number is (253) 298-4705.

How many other schools are near Washington High School?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Washington High School in our directory.