Washington High School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 997
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 247:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
12420 Ainsworth Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4705
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
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Academic Progress7/10
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Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Washington High School
I hoped I was able to post a picture but I can’t, I was standing in the main office of a few minutes before anyone greeted me, there was more then a few people (staff) huddled together on their personal phone talking about football, specifically Seahawks. I was completely ignored and was unnoticeabl
Posted by a parent on 9/12/2025My experience at WHS was just unfulfilling. Aside from a few English teachers who actually taught their curriculum with high-school level difficulty, most other classes felt like a joke: it was if I was back in middle school. Ninety nine percent of the "courses" didn't even use textbooks, instead, r
Posted by a student on 11/4/2018If only outsiders knew what the teachers, coaches, and supporting staff do every day to reach the students of WHS. The dedication and sacrifice is endless and this forum does not provide enough space to list the things I have witnessed, but these people do whatever it takes and treat students like t
Posted by a community member on 6/30/2017Alright, so putting aside "Patriot Pride" or whatever other buzzwords get plastered on here, this school was decent enough. I recently graduated from WHS as a part-time student there, the rest being spent as a Running Start Student. WHS is NOT by any means a bad school. They have done much to improv
Posted by a student on 9/26/2013Best teachers! I enjoy everything this school has to offer. The coaches are cool and very inspirational.
Posted by a community member on 1/27/2013Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Washington High SchoolTacoma schools - Washington High School is located at 12420 Ainsworth Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98444. Washington High School is in the Franklin Pierce School District. Washington High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.
