James A. Taylor High School

North Mason School District
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
46 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
James A. Taylor High School, located in Belfair, Washington, is an alternative high school within the North Mason School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes student growth through a culture of inclusivity and community connection. Being part of the North Mason School District allows the high school to leverage district resources while maintaining a distinct, focused atmosphere tailored to the specific needs of its student body. It serves as a vital pathway for learners who thrive in a more individualized setting, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed and prepare for their post-graduation goals.
46
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (82.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (8.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: North Mason School District
Phone: (360)277-2294
Website: http://www.nmsd.wednet.edu/5/home
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Mason Senior High School
North Mason School District
663 Students
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th