Serving 251 students in grades 7-12, Chimacum Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chimacum High School's attendance zone covers the entire Chimacum School District, encompassing approximately 171.6 square miles around Chimacum, WA. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chimacum Junior/senior High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Deep Roots | Broad Horizons
School Rankings
Chimacum Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chimacum Junior/senior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1364 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chimacum Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Chimacum Junior/senior High School is ranked #1364 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chimacum Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Chimacum Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Townsend High School, Quilcene High And Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chimacum Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chimacum Junior/senior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Chimacum Junior/senior High School?
251 students attend Chimacum Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chimacum Junior/senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chimacum Junior/senior High School?
Chimacum Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chimacum Junior/senior High School offer ?
Chimacum Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chimacum Junior/senior High School part of?
Chimacum Junior/senior High School is part of Chimacum School District.
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