Enrollment
974
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530682001002
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Port Angeles · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Angeles High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles High School is a large high school in Port Angeles, Washington, enrolling 974 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 974 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Port Angeles School District also operates Stevens Middle School (461 students) and Roosevelt Elementary School (420 students) alongside Port Angeles High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Angeles High School compares
Port Angeles High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Angeles School District, which includes Port Angeles High School.
$16,979
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 56.5%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~974 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Port Angeles High School a good school?
Port Angeles High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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