J M Weatherwax High School

(360)538-2043

www.asd5.org

919 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J.M. Weatherwax High School, commonly known as Aberdeen High School, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Aberdeen School District in Washington State. Located in the heart of the coastal community of Aberdeen, the school has a long-standing history of serving the local population, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a mix of core academic curricula, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Aberdeen community, reflecting the area's unique cultural and economic identity. In addition to its standard academic offerings, Weatherwax High School emphasizes student involvement through various athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives. As part of the Aberdeen School District 5, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, with its administrative operations and community resources managed through the district's central office and official website.

919

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J M Weatherwax High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	340
Black	14
Asian	14
Two or More	61
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
474 (51.6%)
Hispanic
340 (37.0%)
Two or More
61 (6.6%)
Black
14 (1.5%)
Asian
14 (1.5%)
American Indian
14 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Aberdeen School District
Phone:	(360)538-2043
Website:	http://www.asd5.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 236

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 219