Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Ocean ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean's student population of 128 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Ocean ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean's ranking?
Ocean is ranked #1597 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ocean?
The graduation rate of Ocean is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ocean?
128 students attend Ocean.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ocean students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean?
Ocean has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ocean offer ?
Ocean offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean part of?
Ocean is part of Port Townsend School District.
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