Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ocean 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean's student population of 144 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean 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 Ocean is 0.43, 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
#1597 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-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 Ocean's ranking?
Ocean is ranked #1597 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean?
The graduation rate of Ocean is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Ocean?
144 students attend Ocean.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ocean students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean?
Ocean has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocean offer ?
Ocean offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean part of?
Ocean is part of Port Townsend School District.
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