Port Townsend High School
377 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 293 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White293 (77.7 %)
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Hispanic38 (10.1 %)
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Two or More30 (8.0 %)
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Asian7 (1.9 %)
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Black4 (1.1 %)
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American Indian4 (1.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 89 |
| Grade 11 | 84 |
| Grade 12 | 104 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 186 | 49.3% |
| Male | 191 | 50.7% |
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