Washington High School
Reported Enrollment
997
students
District
Franklin Pierce School District
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA, 98444
School District
Franklin Pierce School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530294000483
- District ID
- 5302940
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
997 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
Washington 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 15 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Washington High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Franklin Pierce 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 Washington High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Franklin Pierce School District.
997 students
Washington High School reports 997 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 58 other high schools in Pierce County with enrollment data, 39 report fewer students and 19 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.
15 district schools
Franklin Pierce School District lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 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
8
Middle
2
High
3
Other
2
Nearby context inside Franklin Pierce School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Washington 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 Franklin Pierce School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington High School with nearby schools?
Washington High School should be compared with 59 high schools in Pierce County, plus other schools in Franklin Pierce School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Washington High School?
Before using Washington High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Franklin Pierce School District.
Part of Franklin Pierce School District
Washington High School is one of 15 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,425 students across 15 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
15
Reported Enrollment
7,425
15 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Brookdale ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Central Avenue ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Christensen ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Collins ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Elmhurst Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Franklin Pierce High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Harvard ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- James Sales ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Morris Ford Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Perry G Keithley Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Steilacoom High
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Fife High School
Orting High School
Franklin Pierce High School
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.