Serving 124 students in grades 7-12, Harbor Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harbor Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harbor Junior/senior High School's student population of 124 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harbor Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Junior/senior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Harbor Junior/senior High School is ranked #2065 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harbor Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harbor Junior/senior High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harbor Junior/senior High School?
124 students attend Harbor Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harbor Junior/senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Junior/senior High School?
Harbor Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harbor Junior/senior High School offer ?
Harbor Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor Junior/senior High School part of?
Harbor Junior/senior High School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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