Peninsula High School
School Overview
Peninsula High School is a public school located in Gig Harbor, Washington. It is a school in Peninsula School District district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, 48% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,404 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 62 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,404 students are attending Peninsula High School. By gender, there are 705 and 699 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Peninsula High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 36 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 21 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 62 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Peninsula High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 62 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 62 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 281 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,209 Households |
| Population | 65,402 |
| Male | 32,350 |
| Female | 34,604 |
| Child Population | 18,368 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,370 Units |
| Average House Value | $426,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,406 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $92,142 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.57% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Peninsula High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 407 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 253 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Peninsula High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 407 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 104 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 141 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 299 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 253 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Peninsula School District
In Peninsula School District, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GIG HARBOR, Washington
5 private schools are serving students in GIG HARBOR, Washington. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.