Type Public secondary Principal James Hester Campus Suburban Mascot Patriots Color Red, white, and blue | Established 1969 Grades 9–12 Phone +1 253-298-4700 Founded 1969 Lowest grade Ninth grade | |
Enrollment (2007-08) 879: 153 seniors, 230 juniors, 233 sophomores, 263 freshmen Address 12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA District Franklin Pierce School District 402 | ||
Washington High School in Parkland, Washington, United States is named after the country's first President, George Washington.
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Academics
Advanced Placement courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Literature, and History. Language classes offered are Spanish and ASL (American sign language).
Activities
Clubs at WHS are Bible Study Club, AFJROTC (unit WA-083), Drama Club, National Honor Society, Youth Against War & Racism, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Gay-Straight Alliance, Math Team, Awareness Presentation Team (a part of AFJROTC), Knowledge Bowl, Key Club, Latino Club, Polynesia Club, Asian Club, MESA, Guitar Club, and Youth Leading Change.
Athletics
Sports offered by the school include cross country, cheerleading, track & field, football, golf, volleyball, soccer, basketball, curling, wrestling, tennis, baseball, roller derby, fastpitch, polo, water polo, and swimming.