J M Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, WA

At a glance

Reported students

919

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

169

J M Weatherwax High School: 919 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

20.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 929
Teachers (FTE): 50
Student–teacher ratio: 18.6:1

What the reported data says about J M Weatherwax High School

J M Weatherwax High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Aberdeen. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Aberdeen School District. NCES reports 919 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking J M Weatherwax High School

1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.05
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White51.6%
Hispanic37%
Black1.5%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Harbor Junior/Senior High School

High · Grades 07–12

128 reported students

Harbor Open Doors

High · Grades 10–12

49 reported students

Twin Harbors A Branch of New Market Skills Center

High · Grades 09–12

31 reported students

Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention

High · Grades 06–12

11 reported students

Miller Junior High

Middle · Grades 06–08

656 reported students

Stevens Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

332 reported students

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Public schools near J M Weatherwax High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Twin Harbors A Branch of New Market Skills Center High · Aberdeen School District	09–12	31	under 0.1 mi
McDermoth Elementary Elementary · Aberdeen School District	PK–05	288	0.3 mi
Harbor Junior/Senior High School High · Aberdeen School District	07–12	128	0.8 mi
Harbor Open Doors High · Aberdeen School District	10–12	49	0.8 mi
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention High · Aberdeen School District	06–12	11	1.8 mi
Hoquiam High School High · Hoquiam School District	09–12	410	4.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about J M Weatherwax High School

What grades does J M Weatherwax High School serve?

J M Weatherwax High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Aberdeen School District.

How many students attend J M Weatherwax High School?

J M Weatherwax High School reported 919 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 929 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at J M Weatherwax High School?

The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 919 students and 45.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is J M Weatherwax High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

J M Weatherwax High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Aberdeen School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of J M Weatherwax High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is J M Weatherwax High School in?

J M Weatherwax High School is part of Aberdeen School District, based in Aberdeen, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near J M Weatherwax High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Twin Harbors A Branch of New Market Skills Center (under 0.1 mi), McDermoth Elementary (0.3 mi), Harbor Junior/Senior High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.