James A. Taylor High School in Belfair, WA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

4.58

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

392

James A. Taylor High School: 61 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

13.3:1 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: 44
Teachers (FTE): 3
Student–teacher ratio: 14.7:1

What the reported data says about James A. Taylor High School

James A. Taylor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Belfair. It is one of 7 current school records connected to North Mason School District. NCES reports 61 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below 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 (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking James A. Taylor High School

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.58 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 0.4 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: 4.5%
Students with disabilities: 18.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 62.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.4
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White59%
Hispanic34.4%
Black1.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.9%

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

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

North Mason Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

735 reported students

Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

54 reported students

North Mason Homelink Program

Other · Grades KG–12

73 reported students

Belfair Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

392 reported students

Hawkins Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

485 reported students

Sand Hill Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

537 reported students

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Public schools near James A. Taylor 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
North Mason Homelink Program Other · North Mason School District	KG–12	73	under 0.1 mi
North Mason Senior High School High · North Mason School District	09–12	735	0.1 mi
Hawkins Middle School Middle · North Mason School District	06–08	485	0.2 mi
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center Elementary · North Mason School District	PK–KG	54	1.5 mi
Belfair Elementary Elementary · North Mason School District	PK–05	392	1.6 mi
Sand Hill Elementary Elementary · North Mason School District	KG–05	537	2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about James A. Taylor High School

What grades does James A. Taylor High School serve?

James A. Taylor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in North Mason School District.

How many students attend James A. Taylor High School?

James A. Taylor High School reported 61 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at James A. Taylor High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 61 students and 4.58 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 James A. Taylor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

James A. Taylor High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Mason School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of James A. Taylor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

62.3% 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 James A. Taylor High School in?

James A. Taylor High School is part of North Mason School District, based in Belfair, WA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near James A. Taylor High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Mason Homelink Program (under 0.1 mi), North Mason Senior High School (0.1 mi), Hawkins Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.