Ilwaco High School

Ocean Beach School District
404 School Rd
Ilwaco, WA 98624
296 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ilwaco High School, located at 404 School Rd in Ilwaco, Washington, serves as a key educational institution within the Ocean Beach School District. Situated on the scenic Long Beach Peninsula, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that integrates academic rigor with opportunities for student growth in a unique coastal community setting.

Beyond the classroom, Ilwaco High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit and school pride. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that reflect the values and interests of the local area. By maintaining a connection with the broader Ocean Beach district and local stakeholders, the school strives to equip its students with the skills, character, and community awareness necessary to navigate their future endeavors effectively.
296
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (74.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (18.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Ocean Beach School District
Phone: (360)642-3731
Website: http://ocean.k12.wa.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 72
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio