Special Education

Special Education serves 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Special Education's student population of 19 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Education is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
5%
25%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
79%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Education?
19 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Special Education students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Port Angeles School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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