Fife High School

fhs.fifeschools.com

879 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Fife High School, located in Tacoma, Washington, serves as the primary high school for the Fife Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience, blending rigorous academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular activities. As a hub for the local community, Fife High emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth, college readiness, and vocational development.

Beyond its academic programs, Fife High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic tradition, often rallying under the "Trojans" mascot. The school utilizes its website to keep families connected through resources like grade portals, athletic schedules, and administrative announcements. By prioritizing both student achievement and community engagement, Fife High strives to prepare its graduates to become responsible and productive members of the broader Tacoma community and beyond.

879

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fife High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	195
Black	70
Asian	100
Two or More	60
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	68

White
374 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
195 (22.2 %)
Asian
100 (11.4 %)
Black
70 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
68 (7.7 %)
Two or More
60 (6.8 %)
American Indian
11 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fife School District
Phone:	(253)517-1100
Website:	http://fhs.fifeschools.com
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 273