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Best High Schools in Port Townsend, WA

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383

Students

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Top rankedPort Townsend High School41^st of 438 Washington high schools

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Port Townsend High School up 65 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Port Townsend, Washington, is served by one public high school, Port Townsend High School, which enrolls about 383 students in grades 9-12 within the Port Townsend School District.

Port Townsend High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Washington, placing 41st out of 438 in the most recent year. The school excels in graduation rates, with 93% of students graduating, which is well above state and district averages. Its performance in English Language Arts and Science is particularly strong, with proficiency rates significantly higher than both the Port Townsend School District and Washington state.

While math scores are closer to the state average, the school's overall academic record is impressive. It achieves these results with a diverse student population and resources comparable to other schools. For parents, this means the local high school is a high-achieving institution with a proven track record of preparing students for graduation and success, especially in core subjects like English and science.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Port Townsend High School	Public	9-12	1500 Van Ness St	Port Townsend	98368	Jefferson County	Port Townsend School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 379-4520	383	18	21.2	43.3%	297 (77.5%)	4 (1.0%)	36 (9.4%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.4%)	88.6	41^st of 438 public high schools	90.6%		71	106^th of 437 public high schools	75.7%	65	80.3	80.3	85.2	85.2	45.7	45.7	$21,175	$1,483	$19,692

Cities Near Port Townsend

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Coupeville	5.73 mi	7	53^rd
Port Hadlock	5.8 mi	1
Chimacum	7.24 mi	4	156^th
Oak Harbor	13.44 mi	13	73^rd
Camano Island	14.67 mi	2	177^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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