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#1514 of 2,228 schools in WA

North Beach Senior High School

High School · North Beach School District No. 64 · Ocean Shores, WA

A North Beach School District No. 64 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 969, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

  • Math 20% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$20,000
Chronic Absenteeism48.3%

Students at North Beach Senior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Beach Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average355/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,772

Median home value

$373,900

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98569; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Beach School District No. 64

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$20,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Beach Senior High School is listed in North Beach School District No. 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Beach Senior High School

North Beach Senior High School is a public high school in Ocean Shores, WA, part of North Beach School District No. 64, serving approximately 201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Beach Senior High School

What grades does North Beach Senior High School serve?

North Beach Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Beach Senior High School?

North Beach Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beach Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Beach Senior High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Beach Senior High School rank in WA?

North Beach Senior High School ranks #1,514 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is North Beach Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Beach Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Beach Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Beach Senior High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Beach Senior High School a charter school?

No, North Beach Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Beach Senior High School a Title I school?

No, North Beach Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Beach Senior High School?

65.2% of students at North Beach Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grays Harbor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.3%
Area population (ZIP 98569)
7,187
Area median age
63.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98569; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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