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Franklin Pierce High School

11002 18th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Franklin Pierce High School is a public high school in Clover Creek, Washington. It is named after the fourteenth US President, Franklin Pierce, who was president when the Washington Territory was formed in 1853. It is a part of the Franklin Pierce School District.
Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Pierce High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Pierce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Franklin Pierce High School's student population of 1,138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Red, Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Franklin Pierce High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Pierce High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#922 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
41%
67%
53%
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Pierce High School's ranking?
Franklin Pierce High School is ranked #922 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Franklin Pierce High School often compared to?
Franklin Pierce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Pierce High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Franklin Pierce High School?
1,138 students attend Franklin Pierce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Franklin Pierce High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Pierce High School?
Franklin Pierce High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Franklin Pierce High School offer ?
Franklin Pierce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Pierce High School part of?
Franklin Pierce High School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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