HENDERSON BAY ALT HIGH SCHOOL

Henderson Bay Alt High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Peninsula School District school district, located in Gig Harbor, WA with about 128 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Henderson Bay Alt High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Henderson Bay High School, located on Skansie Avenue in Gig Harbor, Washington, serves as the alternative high school for the Peninsula School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Henderson Bay is designed to offer a more flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may thrive outside of a conventional classroom setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning paths, and individualized instruction to ensure that students remain on track to earn their high school diploma.

The campus is characterized by a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for a more supportive and close-knit academic community. By emphasizing student agency and goal-setting, the school aims to help young adults overcome various academic or personal barriers. Henderson Bay High School is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education, by fostering both academic growth and personal responsibility in a structured, yet unconventional, educational landscape.

For more information, contact Henderson Bay Alt High School at (253) 530-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.