Summary:
The Ocean Beach School District in Washington serves about 942 K-12 students across five schools, including two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and an alternative academy, in a community with high economic need.
When comparing schools, Ilwaco High School stands out with a strong 91% graduation rate and the best English scores in the district, showing consistent improvement. Ocean Park Elementary also performs relatively well, leading in math and science proficiency. However, the district overall trails state averages in all subjects, with math being a particular weakness across grades, and student performance often dips in middle school at Hilltop Elementary School.
Parents should be aware of significant differences in support models. The Ocean Beach Options Academy has a very low graduation rate and an extremely high student-to-teacher ratio, indicating it may not be adequately serving its at-risk students. Despite high per-student spending in the district, these academic challenges persist, though the positive trends at the high school suggest targeted improvements can make a difference.
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