Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Peninsula High School is a suburban public school in Gig Harbor, Washington that is part of Peninsula School District 401. It serves 1,383 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,383 Students

63 Teachers

14105 Purdy Ln NW

Gig Harbor, WA 98332 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Peninsula High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Mauldin

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Peninsula High School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

12%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Peninsula High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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