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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530669002463

Henderson Bay Alt High School

14015 62ND AVE NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 · (253) 530-1700 · Pierce County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL139 STUDENTS
Enrollment
139
High
DISTRICT 953 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
60 students
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
12
Grade 10
32
Grade 11
41
Grade 12
54
Student demographics
White
9871%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
2115%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 27%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
129%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 9%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6144%
Female
7252%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
48.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
139
+11 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 11.4:1
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
15%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Henderson Bay Alt High School

Henderson Bay Alt High School, a tiny 9-12 campus in Gig Harbor, Washington, overseen by Peninsula School District, serves 139 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 76% smaller than typical.

Peninsula School District comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 9,015 students; Henderson Bay Alt High School is among them.

Demographically, Henderson Bay Alt High School logs that White students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Henderson Bay Alt High School has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.9:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 43% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Pierce County put median household income runs about $99,564, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Pierce County's 287 public schools (combined enrollment of about 138,462 students), Henderson Bay Alt High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Discovery Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Henderson Bay Alt High School.

Geographically, the school is in a residential area. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Looking at the recent track record. Henderson Bay Alt High School's enrollment has expanded 9% since 2018, when it stood at 128 (now 139). Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 15% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 today.

On this page, the feed for Henderson Bay Alt High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Pierce County at a glance

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Population
930,319
Census ACS
Median income
$99,564
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
138,462 students

Quick facts

School name
Henderson Bay Alt High School
District
Peninsula School District
Address
14015 62ND AVE NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone
(253) 530-1700
County
Pierce County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
139
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
60 (43%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530669002463
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Henderson Bay Alt High School
What is the total enrollment at Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School enrolls approximately 139 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Henderson Bay Alt High School serve?
Henderson Bay Alt High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Henderson Bay Alt High School have?
Henderson Bay Alt High School employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.
How diverse is Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School reports a student body of 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Henderson Bay Alt High School?
Henderson Bay Alt High School is overseen by Peninsula School District in Pierce County.
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