Below Average
#1857 of 2,228 schools in WA
Port Townsend High School
High School · Port Townsend School District · Port Townsend, WA
A high school in Port Townsend, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Van Ness St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Math 31% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Port Townsend High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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
50.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Port Townsend 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Townsend), 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
$67,061
Median home value
$511,900
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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 Townsend School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Townsend High School is listed in Port Townsend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend High School is a public high school in Port Townsend, WA, part of Port Townsend School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,857 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Townsend High School
What grades does Port Townsend High School serve?
Port Townsend High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Townsend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend High School rank in WA?
Port Townsend High School ranks #1,857 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Port Townsend High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Townsend High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Townsend High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Townsend High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Port Townsend High School a charter school?
No, Port Townsend High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Townsend High School a Title I school?
No, Port Townsend High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Townsend High School?
50.1% of students at Port Townsend 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.2%
- Phone
- (360) 379-4520
- Area population (ZIP 98368)
- 17,401
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
Official sources & links
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 98368; 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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