OCOSTA JUNIOR - SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Ocosta Junior - Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ocosta School District school district, located in Westport, WA with about 288 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Ocosta Junior - Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ocosta Junior-Senior High School, located in the coastal community of Westport, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ocosta School District. Situated at 2580 Montesano Street South, the school functions as a combined campus that supports students from grades 7 through 12. Because of its rural, seaside location, the school plays a central role in the local community, often reflecting the unique culture and tight-knit atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest coastal region.

Academically and extracurricularly, Ocosta Junior-Senior High offers a traditional secondary curriculum supplemented by various vocational and athletic programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-known for its "Wildcat" spirit and maintains a focus on student growth through smaller class sizes, which allows for more personalized instruction. By bridging the junior high and high school years under one roof, the institution emphasizes a continuous educational path that aims to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and the broader Westport community.

For more information, contact Ocosta Junior - Senior High at (360) 268-9125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.