Henderson Bay Alt High School in Gig Harbor, WA

At a glance

Reported students

139

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

42nd percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

444

Henderson Bay Alt High School: 139 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 84
Teachers (FTE): 13
Student–teacher ratio: 6.5:1

What the reported data says about Henderson Bay Alt High School

Henderson Bay Alt High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gig Harbor. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Peninsula School District. NCES reports 139 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, below the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Henderson Bay Alt High School

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 26.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 43.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.5%
Hispanic15.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Peninsula High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,345 reported students

Gig Harbor High

High · Grades 09–12

1,375 reported students

Minter Creek Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

272 reported students

Vaughn Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

326 reported students

Evergreen Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

336 reported students

Discovery Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

380 reported students

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Public schools near Henderson Bay Alt High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Gig Harbor High High · Peninsula School District	09–12	1,375	0.2 mi
Peninsula High School High · Peninsula School District	09–12	1,345	3.8 mi
Science and Math Institute High · Tacoma School District	09–12	597	4.1 mi
Tacoma Online High School High · Tacoma School District	09–12	497	5.8 mi
Dr. Dolores Silas High School High · Tacoma School District	09–12	1,160	6.7 mi
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center High · Tacoma School District	06–12	21	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Henderson Bay Alt High School

What grades does Henderson Bay Alt High School serve?

Henderson Bay Alt High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Peninsula School District.

How many students attend Henderson Bay Alt High School?

Henderson Bay Alt High School reported 139 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 84 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Henderson Bay Alt High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 139 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Henderson Bay Alt High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Henderson Bay Alt High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Peninsula School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Henderson Bay Alt High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

43.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Henderson Bay Alt High School in?

Henderson Bay Alt High School is part of Peninsula School District, based in Gig Harbor, WA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Henderson Bay Alt High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gig Harbor High (0.2 mi), Peninsula High School (3.8 mi), Science and Math Institute (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.