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#1739 of 2,228 schools in WA
Port Angeles High School
High School · Port Angeles School District · Port Angeles, WA
A high school in Port Angeles, WA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
304 E PARK AVE, Port Angeles, WA 98362
- Math 34% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Port Angeles High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Angeles 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,778
Median home value
$368,000
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Seaview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Port Angeles School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Angeles High School is listed in Port Angeles School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles High School is a public high school in Port Angeles, WA, part of Port Angeles School District, serving approximately 996 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,739 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Angeles High School
What grades does Port Angeles High School serve?
Port Angeles High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Angeles High School?
Port Angeles High School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Angeles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Angeles High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Angeles High School rank in WA?
Port Angeles High School ranks #1,739 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Port Angeles High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Angeles High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Port Angeles High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Angeles High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Port Angeles High School a charter school?
No, Port Angeles High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Angeles High School a Title I school?
No, Port Angeles High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Angeles High School?
55.2% of students at Port Angeles 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
- 996
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clallam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (360) 452-7602
- Area population (ZIP 98362)
- 23,907
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 98362; 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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