Port Angeles School District
School District · Port Angeles, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,530
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,530
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#60 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,775
+$51 vs Washington median
District size
3,530 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Port Angeles School District ranks #60 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Port Angeles School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roosevelt Elementary School (8.9/10), Hamilton Elementary (8.8/10), and Dry Creek Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Port Angeles School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Port Angeles School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Port Angeles School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Hamilton Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Dry Creek Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Franklin Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Port Angeles High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Stevens Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Seaview Academy | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Port Angeles School District
Port Angeles School District is a Port Angeles, Washington school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,530 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $17,775 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Port Angeles School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Port Angeles School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Port Angeles School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Port Angeles School District with test data.
Schools in Port Angeles School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Port Angeles
- Total Enrollment
- 3,530
- Teachers (FTE)
- 210
- District spending per student
- $17,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Port Angeles School District?
The average composite rating for Port Angeles School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District's district-level spending was $17,775 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Angeles School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Port Angeles School District is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Port Angeles School District?
Roosevelt Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Port Angeles School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Port Angeles School District?
Across schools in Port Angeles School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Port Angeles School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Port Angeles School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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