Port Angeles School District

905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363-7275
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Port Angeles School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,506 students in Port Angeles School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Port Angeles School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,506 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Port Angeles School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#61 out of 306 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Port Angeles   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
55%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Angeles   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Angeles   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
81%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Port Angeles   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.68
# American Indian Students
196 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
379 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
25%
# Black Students
29 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,450 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
70%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
375 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
297
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,983 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,553 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Port Angeles   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Port Angeles   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,983
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Port Angeles   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,553
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Port Angeles   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Port Angeles School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Port Angeles High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 E Park Ave
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2505 S Washington St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 Monroe Road
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8973
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
218 E 12th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-4231
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1139 W 14th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Rife Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
924 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-9502
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seaview Academy
Alternative School
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-8575
Grades: 1-12
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
216 E 4th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-3740
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,506 students.
What is the rank of Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District is ranked #255 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Angeles School District?
70% of Port Angeles School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Port Angeles School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,553 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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