Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, North Beach 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Beach Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Beach Senior High School's student population of 177 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Beach 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 North Beach Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#1137 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Beach Senior High School's ranking?
North Beach Senior High School is ranked #1137 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are North Beach Senior High School often compared to?
North Beach Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gov John Rogers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Beach Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Beach Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Beach Senior High School?
177 students attend North Beach Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of North Beach Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Beach Senior High School?
North Beach Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Beach Senior High School offer ?
North Beach Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Beach Senior High School part of?
North Beach Senior High School is part of North Beach School District No. 64.
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