Port Townsend High School is located in Port Townsend, Washington. It is one of the oldest in Washington State, graduating its first class in 1891.
Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Port Townsend High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Townsend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Townsend High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Redhawks
School Rankings
Port Townsend High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Townsend High School is 0.36, 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
#414 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redhawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Townsend High School's ranking?
Port Townsend High School is ranked #414 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Port Townsend High School often compared to?
Port Townsend High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chimacum Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Townsend High School?
The graduation rate of Port Townsend High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Port Townsend High School?
361 students attend Port Townsend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Port Townsend High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Townsend High School?
Port Townsend High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Port Townsend High School offer ?
Port Townsend High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Townsend High School part of?
Port Townsend High School is part of Port Townsend School District.
School Reviews
1 7/23/2020
PT High School is focused on rote learning. Students accumulate points on hundreds of routine assignments. If they don't thrive in this environment, and keep up with the workload then students are left to fail, and ultimately drop out.
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