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Sequim Senior High

High School · Sequim School District · Sequim, WA

A high school in Sequim, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim, WA 98382

  • Math 36% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation19.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$17,501
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Sequim Senior High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
74%
2022
ELA
77%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

48.3%

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 Sequim Senior High 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,340/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sequim), 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

$70,471

Median home value

$463,800

Median rent

$1,210/mo

College educated

34.9%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dungeness Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.0K–120.1 mi120Compare →
Olympic Peninsula AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.6K–120.1 mi110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sequim School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$17,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sequim Senior High is listed in Sequim School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sequim Senior High

Sequim Senior High is a public high school in Sequim, WA, part of Sequim School District, serving approximately 799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequim Senior High

What grades does Sequim Senior High serve?

Sequim Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sequim Senior High?

Sequim Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequim Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sequim Senior High is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sequim Senior High rank in WA?

Sequim Senior High ranks #1,520 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Sequim Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequim Senior High 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 Sequim Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequim Senior High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sequim Senior High a charter school?

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

Is Sequim Senior High a Title I school?

No, Sequim Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequim Senior High?

48.3% of students at Sequim Senior High 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
799
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clallam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 98382)
31,225
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
60.8
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 98382; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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