Gig Harbor High School
253-530-1400
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Established in 1978, Gig Harbor High School currently has the largest student body in the Peninsula School District. More than 1,500 students walk the halls everyday. Gig Harbor Tides's impressive football team is led by Head Coach Darren McKay, who has nine consecutive winning seasons under his belt. The Tides's biggest rivals are Peninsula High School and South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. In addition to athletics, Gig Harbor High School offers more than 40 different clubs for students. The school principal is Ted Strong.
- Fax: 253-530-1420
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 7:30am - 2pm; Wed, 8:30am - 2pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: Wheelchair accessible
- Founding Date: 1978
- Number of students: 1,516
- Public/Private: Public
- Parking: Free lot
- Grade levels: 9-12
- Special education: Yes
- Uniforms: No
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
- Advanced placement courses: Biology, Calculus, English Composition, English Literature, Physics, Statistics, US Government, US History, Music Theory, Chemistry, Economics and Psychology
- Student clubs: Anime, Art, Drama, French, German, National Honor Society, Ping Pong, Political Awareness, Science/Technology, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Chess, Power Weight Lifting, Gig Harbor A/V, Dance and Trading Card Game
- Sports teams: Football, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Volleyball, Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Track, Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, Waterpolo and Golf
My daughter just started here as a Freshman and so far I am not impressed with the leadership. These children are being led by a principal that leads by fear rather than respect. Went to see the pricipal about a matter before school started and he yelled @ me in front of my daughter and 2 younger children. How does he handle our children when we are not there? The students are affraid to ask him questions and scatter when he walks down the hall.He really gives a negative vibe to the school. So far the teachers seem great and I have heard wonderful things of the assistant leadership.