At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
302.5
Port Townsend High School: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
21.3:1 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
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Port Townsend. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Port Townsend School District. NCES reports 383 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, 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 (77.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Port Townsend High School
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 1.68 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.68
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White77.5%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.4%
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
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Port Townsend School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salish Coast Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Blue Heron Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
222 reported students
Ocean
Other · Grades KG–12
144 reported students
Public schools near Port Townsend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Other · Port Townsend School District | KG–12 | 144 | 0.9 mi |
| Coupeville High School High · Coupeville School District | 09–12 | 256 | 7.2 mi |
| Coupeville Open Academy High · Coupeville School District | 09–12 | 46 | 7.2 mi |
| Chimacum Junior/Senior High School High · Chimacum School District | 07–12 | 251 | 7.3 mi |
| Island Juvenile Detention Education Program High · Coupeville School District | 07–12 | 0 | 7.8 mi |
| Island County Corrections Facility Ed Program High · Coupeville School District | 09–12 | 0 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Port Townsend High School
What grades does Port Townsend High School serve?
Port Townsend High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Port Townsend School District.
How many students attend Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Port Townsend High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 383 students and 18 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 Port Townsend High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Port Townsend High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Port Townsend School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Port Townsend High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Port Townsend High School in?
Port Townsend High School is part of Port Townsend School District, based in Port Townsend, WA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Port Townsend High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ocean (0.9 mi), Coupeville High School (7.2 mi), Coupeville Open Academy (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.