- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Townsend High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530684001007
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Townsend High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Port Townsend · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Townsend High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Townsend High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, WA.
School address
District: Port Townsend School District · Washington
NCES ID 530684001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Port Townsend High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530684001007 · Port Townsend, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 20.2:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Salish Coast Elementary (528 students)
Port Townsend High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Port Townsend High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salish Coast E
Salish Coast Elementary
528 students
- This school
Port Townsend High School
383 students
- Blue Heron Mid
Blue Heron Middle School
222 students
- Ocean 144
Ocean
144 students
What this shows Port Townsend High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Townsend High School compares
Port Townsend 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Port Townsend High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Townsend School District reports $18,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Townsend High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salish Coast Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Townsend High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Townsend High School
How many students attend Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Townsend, WA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Townsend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Townsend High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Townsend High School?
34.2% of students at Port Townsend High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Townsend High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Townsend High School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Port Townsend, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Townsend High School rank among public schools in Port Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Townsend High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Townsend School District?
Besides Port Townsend High School, Port Townsend School District also operates Salish Coast Elementary (528 students), Blue Heron Middle School (222 students), and Ocean (144 students). See the Port Townsend School District district page for the complete list.