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Peninsula School District

Washington · Public School District
18
Schools
8,969
Students
$24,585
Per-Pupil Spend
+71% nat'l
23.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
86.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Peninsula School District is a public school district in Washington serving 8,969 students across 18 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,585 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Goodman Middle School06–08459
Harbor Ridge Middle School06–08596
Key Peninsula Middle School06–08469
Kopachuck Middle School06–08462
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gig Harbor High09–121,435
Henderson Bay Alt High School09–12110
Peninsula High School09–121,372
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Peninsula Alternative ProgramsPK–12118
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,585+71% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
24%
State
68.0%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal
8.2%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
8,969
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,585 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 8,969 students.
What is the graduation rate for Peninsula School District?
The graduation rate is 86.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Peninsula School District spend per student?
Peninsula School District spends $24,585 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Peninsula School District?
24% of students in Peninsula School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Peninsula School District?
No, Peninsula School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Peninsula School District serve?
Peninsula School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Peninsula School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Peninsula School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.