Franklin Pierce High School
School Overview
Franklin Pierce High School is a public school located in Tacoma, Washington. It is a school in Franklin Pierce School District district.
According to the Washington state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 73% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,172 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 59 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,172 students are attending Franklin Pierce High School. By gender, there are 620 and 552 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Franklin Pierce High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 474 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 | 48 | 62 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Asian | 52 | 27 | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Black | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| White | 210 | 89 | 121 |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 13 | 33 |
| in LEP Program | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 474 | 203 | 271 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 59 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Franklin Pierce High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 59 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 293 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 19,518 Households |
| Population | 52,162 |
| Male | 26,625 |
| Female | 27,135 |
| Child Population | 15,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,819 Units |
| Average House Value | $233,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,133 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% |
| Average Household Income | $59,392 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Franklin Pierce High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 265 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 218 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Franklin Pierce High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 265 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 85 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 203 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 218 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Franklin Pierce School District
In Franklin Pierce School District, 15 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TACOMA, Washington
21 private schools are serving students in TACOMA, Washington. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.