For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,956 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA are Gig Harbor High School, Peninsula High School and Henderson Bay Alt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Gig Harbor, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gig Harbor High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gig Harbor, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gig Harbor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #22.
Peninsula High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Peninsula Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Peninsula Alternative Programs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gig Harbor, WA include Gig Harbor High School, Peninsula High School and Henderson Bay Alt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gig Harbor?
3 public high schools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gig Harbor include: Peninsula High School vs. Gig Harbor High School, Gig Harbor High School vs. Peninsula High School
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