Serving 879 students in grades 10-12, Fife High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fife High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fife High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fife High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fife High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
43%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fife High School's ranking?
Fife High School is ranked #632 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fife High School often compared to?
Fife High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puyallup High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fife High School?
The graduation rate of Fife High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fife High School?
879 students attend Fife High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fife High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fife High School?
Fife High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fife High School offer ?
Fife High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fife High School part of?
Fife High School is part of Fife School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
This school has been wonderful for our family. Class sizes are small enough. Teachers are attentive, responsive and caring. The facility accomodates the amount of kids there, is clean and well kept. Sports, academics, fine arts, all good. We were very happy with Fife.
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