Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Port Townsend 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 22% 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: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Townsend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Port Townsend High School's student population of 377 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Townsend 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 Townsend High School is 0.38, 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
#473 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Townsend High School's ranking?
Port Townsend High School is ranked #473 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Port Townsend High School often compared to?
Port Townsend High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chimacum Junior/senior High School, Mount Baker Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Townsend High School?
The graduation rate of Port Townsend High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Port Townsend High School?
377 students attend Port Townsend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Port Townsend High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Port Townsend High School offer ?
Port Townsend High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Townsend High School part of?
Port Townsend High School is part of Port Townsend School District.
School Reviews
1 7/23/2020
PT High School is focused on rote learning. Students accumulate points on hundreds of routine assignments. If they don't thrive in this environment, and keep up with the workload then students are left to fail, and ultimately drop out.
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