Summary:
The Port Angeles School District operates two public high schools serving grades 9-12: the large, comprehensive Port Angeles High School and the much smaller Lincoln High School, which is an alternative school.
Port Angeles High School is the district's primary high school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking above average statewide. It has a strong 85.5% graduation rate and excels particularly in English Language Arts, where student proficiency far exceeds the state average. However, its math proficiency is below the state average, indicating an area for potential focus. In contrast, Lincoln High School serves a smaller population of students with higher economic need and has a lower academic ranking and graduation rate, despite receiving more funding per student and having significantly smaller class sizes.
For families, this means the educational experience differs greatly between the two schools. The main high school offers a traditional, larger-scale program with demonstrated strengths in certain academic areas, while the alternative school provides a more intensive, supportive setting for students who may benefit from a different approach. The district's overall graduation rate is lower than that of Port Angeles High School alone, suggesting the district faces broader challenges in ensuring all students complete their education.
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