School Overview
Port Townsend High School, located in the historic coastal community of Port Townsend, Washington, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Port Townsend School District. Situated at 1500 Van Ness St, the school is known for its strong commitment to fostering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and community engagement. The school typically serves students in grades 9–12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a significant emphasis on the arts, project-based learning, and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its unique location on the Olympic Peninsula, the school often integrates elements of the local environment and community partnerships into its educational approach. As part of the broader Port Townsend School District, the high school strives to create a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and become active, responsible citizens within their local and global communities.
377
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Townsend High School
Demographic Student Count
White293
Hispanic38
Black4
Asian7
Two or More30
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    293 (77.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Port Townsend School District
Phone: (360)379-4520
Website: http://www.ptschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 89
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Port Townsend High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9100
Grade 1089
Grade 1184
Grade 12104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Port Townsend High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18649.3%
Male19150.7%