Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Port Angeles High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Angeles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Angeles High School's student population of 989 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Angeles High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Angeles High School is 0.48, 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
#499 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Angeles High School's ranking?
Port Angeles High School is ranked #499 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Port Angeles High School often compared to?
Port Angeles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequim Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Angeles High School?
The graduation rate of Port Angeles High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Port Angeles High School?
989 students attend Port Angeles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Port Angeles High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Angeles High School?
Port Angeles High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Port Angeles High School offer ?
Port Angeles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Angeles High School part of?
Port Angeles High School is part of Port Angeles School District.
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