Port Angeles High School is a public high school in Port Angeles, Washington, United States. It is part of the Port Angeles School District. It is the largest high school in the North Olympic Peninsula region. Built in 1953, the facilities are located on 33 acres within a block of Olympic National Park borders.
Serving 974 students in grades 9-12, Port Angeles High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Angeles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Angeles High School's student population of 974 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
974 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Green and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Port Angeles High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Angeles High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
47%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Na
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Angeles High School's ranking?
Port Angeles High School is ranked #596 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Port Angeles High School often compared to?
Port Angeles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequim Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Angeles High School?
The graduation rate of Port Angeles High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Port Angeles High School?
974 students attend Port Angeles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Port Angeles High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Angeles High School?
Port Angeles High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Angeles High School offer ?
Port Angeles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Angeles High School part of?
Port Angeles High School is part of Port Angeles School District.
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