CRESCENT SCHOOL

Crescent School is a Title I public school that is part of the Crescent School District school district, located in Port Angeles, WA with about 214 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Crescent School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crescent School, located in the rural community of Joyce, Washington (just west of Port Angeles), serves as the hub of the Crescent School District. As a small, K-12 institution, it emphasizes a tight-knit educational environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong community involvement. The school is deeply integrated into the scenic, coastal surroundings of the Olympic Peninsula, fostering a unique culture that bridges academic instruction with the local identity of the North Olympic Peninsula.

Academically and extracurricularly, Crescent School offers a comprehensive experience that balances core curriculum with a variety of sports and elective programs designed to keep students engaged despite the school’s modest size. Because it houses both elementary and secondary grades on a single campus, the district creates a "family-like" atmosphere where students often remain in the same school community throughout their entire K-12 career. This continuity allows for strong teacher-student mentorships and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of families in the West End of Clallam County.

For more information, contact Crescent School at (360) 928-3311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.