Hoquiam High School

450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hoquiam High School, located at 501 W. Emerson in Hoquiam, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as the primary secondary education institution for the Hoquiam School District. Situated in the heart of Grays Harbor County, the school is known for its strong community spirit and a deep-rooted tradition of supporting student success. The campus functions as a hub for both academic and extracurricular engagement, fostering a small-town atmosphere where educators and staff work closely with families to provide a personalized learning environment for their students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hoquiam High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular programs, which include a variety of athletics, music, and vocational opportunities. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to university, vocational training, or the workforce. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to empower its student body—known as the "Grizzlies"—to become productive and engaged citizens within the broader Pacific Northwest region.

450

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hoquiam High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	98
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	18

White
298 (66.5 %)
Hispanic
98 (21.9 %)
Two or More
24 (5.4 %)
American Indian
18 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hoquiam School District
Phone:	(360)538-8210
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 107

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 112