Peninsula High School
Reported Enrollment
1,372
students
District
Peninsula School District
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
14105 Purdy Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98332
School District
Peninsula School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530669000985
- District ID
- 5306690
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,372 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Peninsula High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Pierce County has 282 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 18 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Peninsula High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Peninsula School District, Pierce County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Peninsula High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Peninsula School District.
1,372 students
Peninsula High School reports 1,372 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 58 other high schools in Pierce County with enrollment data, 46 report fewer students and 12 report more. The peer median is 382 students.
59 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 420 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
18 district schools
Peninsula School District lists 10 primary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
10
Middle
4
High
3
Other
1
Nearby context inside Peninsula School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Peninsula High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Peninsula School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Peninsula High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Peninsula High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Peninsula High School with nearby schools?
Peninsula High School should be compared with 59 high schools in Pierce County, plus other schools in Peninsula School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Peninsula High School?
Before using Peninsula High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Peninsula School District.
Part of Peninsula School District
Peninsula High School is one of 18 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,969 students across 18 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
18
Reported Enrollment
8,969
18 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Artondale Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Discovery Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Evergreen ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Goodman Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Harbor Heights Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Purdy Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Vaughn Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gig Harbor High9–12 · HighProfile
- Kopachuck Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Key Peninsula Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Pierce County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 282 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.