Enrollment
383
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530684001007
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Port Townsend · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Townsend High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend High School is a mid-sized high school in Port Townsend, Washington, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #285.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Port Townsend School District also operates Salish Coast Elementary (528 students) and Blue Heron Middle School (222 students) alongside Port Townsend 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 Townsend High School compares
Port Townsend 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Townsend School District, which includes Port Townsend High School.
$17,962
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.3%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Port Townsend on the city page.
Is Port Townsend High School a good school?
Port Townsend High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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