Serving 794 students in grades 9-12, Sequim Senior High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 26% 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: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequim Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sequim Senior High School's student population of 794 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequim Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequim Senior High School is 0.43, 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
#787 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequim Senior High School's ranking?
Sequim Senior High School is ranked #787 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sequim Senior High School often compared to?
Sequim Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Angeles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Sequim Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sequim Senior High School is 72%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sequim Senior High School?
794 students attend Sequim Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sequim Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequim Senior High School?
Sequim Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequim Senior High School offer ?
Sequim Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sequim Senior High School part of?
Sequim Senior High School is part of Sequim School District.
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