School Overview
Port Townsend High School, located in the historic coastal community of Port Townsend, Washington, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Port Townsend School District. Situated at 1500 Van Ness St, the school is known for its strong commitment to fostering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and community engagement. The school typically serves students in grades 9–12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a significant emphasis on the arts, project-based learning, and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its unique location on the Olympic Peninsula, the school often integrates elements of the local environment and community partnerships into its educational approach. As part of the broader Port Townsend School District, the high school strives to create a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and become active, responsible citizens within their local and global communities.
383
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Townsend High School
Demographic Student Count
White297
Hispanic36
Black4
Asian11
Two or More32
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    297 (77.7%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    32 (8.4%)
  • Asian
    11 (2.9%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Port Townsend School District
Phone: (360)379-4520
Website: http://www.ptschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 89
Grade 12 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Port Townsend High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9100
Grade 1098
Grade 1189
Grade 1296
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Port Townsend High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19350.4%
Male18949.3%
Not Specified10.3%