Port Angeles High School

Port Angeles High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
304 E Park Ave,  Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles School District
3.1
3.0
996 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
45.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36%
State Average
41.7%
Science
51.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
217:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
44.6%
White
70.9%
Two or more races
10.3%
Hispanic
10.2%
Native American
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 161 Students
Western Washington University 138 Students
Washington State University 130 Students
Central Washington University 105 Students
Eastern Washington University 81 Students
Peninsula College 77 Students
University of Oregon 58 Students
Seattle University 56 Students
Oregon State University 51 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Chemistry 20 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Arts 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 127 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/2/2025
It's an okay school, the teachers bring some good information for students but not much to truly prepare them for the future
3.0 Senior
12/23/2024
I am in the choir program at my school, and I love it. It is the reason I get out of bed in the morning. I live for God and music.
4.0 Junior
12/25/2022
For being a small school there is a large variety of classes, although the budget isn't the best and limits aspects such as clubs, sports, and classroom resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
4/24/2021
Terrible administrators. Rules don't apply to them or their relatives. Bogus tripe. Bigoted high school administrators and staff move all over the district playing real life lords of flies. Avoid.
5.0 parent
10/26/2011
My daughter is a self-described music and science geek and was often bullied in her previous school. Then we moved to the Port Angeles School District, where she found everything she ever wanted in an education, from challenging, high level classes to music and art opportunities, JROTC and, best of...

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Port Angeles High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Port Angeles, WA and is served by the Port Angeles School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 996 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Port Angeles High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seaview Academy, Lincoln High School, North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center, and more. Learn more about what Port Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Port Angeles High School.

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