Port Townsend High School

Port Townsend High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1500 Van Ness St,  Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend School District
3.4
2.3
361 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carrie Ehrhardt
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
47.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
68.4%
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
379:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
77.7%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
1.1%
Black
1.1%
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 85 Students
Western Washington University 73 Students
Washington State University 43 Students
Oregon State University 26 Students
University of Oregon 25 Students
Central Washington University 24 Students
Peninsula College 18 Students
Portland State University 17 Students
University of Puget Sound 17 Students
Eastern Washington University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students
Biology 17 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Engineering 9 Students
Education 9 Students
English 9 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 44 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
4/3/2019
When I went to the high school in Port Townsend, the school was more of low class, from what I was use to. Like for example in PE class not all students have to participate in the class. For the media class that I was in you don't have to do anything in the class and you could get B in the class.
3.0 NicheUser
10/24/2015
My daughter had a hard time agreeing with many teachers. Professor's personal views should be left out of the classroom here. She enjoyed her three years of track and field, and the high school does have a wonderful athletic program. As Maritime Studies become more prevalent, the school takes away elective classes. I would not put her in this school if I could do it again.
3.0 NicheUser
2/1/2015
The small community both limits and allows personal change.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/19/2017
Excellent! All three of my children had a great academic year, and are very excited about this coming year. Supportive, highly capable teachers, and wonderful staff foster a challenging academic environment. Outstanding orchestra, robotics, and video/photography programs, to name a few. Terrific spo...
1.0 parent
9/25/2009
1.0 parent
9/26/2008

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Port Townsend High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Port Townsend, WA, in the Port Townsend neighborhood, and is served by the Port Townsend School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 361 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Port Townsend High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $712,137. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ocean, Jefferson Community School, Bible Baptist Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Port Townsend has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Port Townsend High School.

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