- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Angeles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530682001002
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Angeles High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Port Angeles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Angeles High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Angeles High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Port Angeles, WA.
School address
District: Port Angeles School District · Washington
NCES ID 530682001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Port Angeles High School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530682001002 · Port Angeles, WA High · MID · TRAD
974 enr · 18.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Middle School (461 students)
Port Angeles High School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Port Angeles High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Angeles High School
974 students
- Stevens Middle
Stevens Middle School
461 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
420 students
- Dry Creek Elem
Dry Creek Elementary
393 students
- Hamilton Eleme 338
Hamilton Elementary
338 students
- Franklin Eleme 318
Franklin Elementary
318 students
What this shows Port Angeles High School reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Angeles High School compares
Port Angeles High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Port Angeles High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Angeles School District reports $17,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Angeles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Angeles High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Angeles High School
How many students attend Port Angeles High School?
Port Angeles High School has 974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Angeles, WA. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 996 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Angeles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Angeles High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Angeles High School?
49.0% of students at Port Angeles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Angeles High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Angeles High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Port Angeles, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Angeles High School?
Port Angeles High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Angeles High School rank among public schools in Port Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Angeles High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Port Angeles, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Angeles School District?
Besides Port Angeles High School, Port Angeles School District also operates Stevens Middle School (461 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (420 students), and Dry Creek Elementary (393 students). See the Port Angeles School District district page for the complete list.