Grays Harbor Academy

Summary:

Grays Harbor Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Aberdeen, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Aberdeen School District, which is ranked 221 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grays Harbor Academy has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (25%) compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 30.65% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.86%. In math, only 6.9% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.04%. Additionally, Grays Harbor Academy has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 60% and a high dropout rate of 40% for the 2021-2022 school year, which are significantly worse than the state averages.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Ocosta ALE and Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School, Grays Harbor Academy's performance is generally lower in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the variability in funding and the school's status as an alternative virtual school may also play a role in its performance.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520

(360) 538-2180

District: Aberdeen School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,021

Student/teacher ratio: 28.1

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grays Harbor Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grays Harbor Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grays Harbor Academy is 28.1. (See more...)

Compare Grays Harbor Academy employs 1.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grays Harbor Academy is $9,021.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grays Harbor Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Aberdeen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aberdeen School District 225^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grays Harbor Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.16	150^th	529	71.6%
2023	11.08	496^th	539	8.0%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grays Harbor Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	6	0	0	1	6	0	13
2020	13	0	0	6	0	0	19
2021	19	0	0	8	0	2	29
2022	52	1	3	32	3	14	105
2023	41	1	1	16	0	5	64
2024	33	1	0	10	2	3	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grays Harbor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	13	n/a	n/a	84.6
2020	19	n/a	n/a	68.4
2021	29	n/a	n/a	65.5
2022	105	n/a	n/a	68.6
2023	64	0.0	n/a	75
2024	49	1.7	28.1	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grays Harbor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	13	n/a	n/a	84.6
2020	19	n/a	n/a	68.4
2021	29	n/a	n/a	65.5
2022	105	n/a	n/a	68.6
2023	64	0.0	n/a	75
2024	49	1.7	28.1	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grays Harbor Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$384 (15.4%)	$2,111 (84.6%)	$2,495
2020	n/a	$998 (100.0%)	$998
2021	$724 (7.6%)	$8,819 (92.4%)	$9,543
2022	$1,564 (17.3%)	$7,457 (82.7%)	$9,021

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grays Harbor Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	13	64	392.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	16	1500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	41	583.3%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	75%	9.6%

Schools Near Grays Harbor Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grays Harbor Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	300 N. Williams St.	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 538-2180	49	2	28.1	73.5%	33 (67.3%)	1 (2.0%)	10 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)								(n/a)		20.0		26.3						28.6		20.3					10.5											$9,021	$1,564	$7,457
Hoquiam Homelink School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2500 Simpson Ave	Hoquiam	98550	Grays Harbor County	Hoquiam School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 538-8200	86	4	21.5	74.4%	58 (67.4%)	2 (2.3%)	16 (18.6%)	3 (3.5%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)				11.8					31.6		26.3	20.3				22.2	6.4											$12,675	$1,441	$11,234
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	4640 Wishkah Rd.	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Wishkah Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 532-3128	181	17	10.6	71.3%	152 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.5%)								(n/a)	59.1		53.9	46.9	50.0	58.3	31.8	38.5	26.3			38.4	50.0	50.0	22.7		23.2	75.0	75.0	83.3	83.3	83.3	75.0	91.7	75.0	75.0	75.0	$25,561	$1,227	$24,334
Ocosta ALE	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2580 S Montesano St	Westport	98595	Grays Harbor County	Ocosta School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 268-9125	9	0		66.7%	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)																												$11,004	$3,084	$7,920

Frequently Asked Questions about Grays Harbor Academy

What district is Grays Harbor Academy in?

Aberdeen School District

How many students attend Grays Harbor Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49 students attended Grays Harbor Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Grays Harbor Academy?

Students at Grays Harbor Academy are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% African American.

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