A
Very Good
87/100

Franklin Pierce High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 11002 18TH AVE E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 73% · Math 44% proficient · 66th percentile in Washington
Graduation
A
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
1,138
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%66/100reading 63rd percentile, math 68th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+14 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+24 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%47%reading +0 pts, math -2 pts59th percentile (list)
Black70%30%reading +18 pts, math +8 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic72%37%reading +16 pts, math +13 pts81st percentile (list)
Asian65%55%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts29th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%35%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income62%37%reading +7 pts, math +12 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11002 18TH AVE E
City Tacoma
ZIP Code 98445
District 5302940
NCES School ID 530294000475
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98445

Understanding the community around Franklin Pierce High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,403
Per Capita Income $35,660
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
High School or Higher 90.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $373,900
Median Rent $1,626
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Pierce High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 34.9%
White 26.0%
Two or More Races 14.1%
Black 8.9%
Asian 9.2%
Pacific Islander 6.0%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,138
Teachers (FTE) 64.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Pierce High School?
Franklin Pierce High School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin Pierce High School?
Franklin Pierce High School has 1,138 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Franklin Pierce High School serve?
Franklin Pierce High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Pierce High School receive per student?
Franklin Pierce High School receives $21,076 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Pierce High School in 98445 ▼
Avg Home Value
$498,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,051
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
29.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026