Ocean

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Ocean ranks 165 th of 437 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ocean is an alternative public school located in Port Townsend, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 123 students. The school is part of the Port Townsend School District, which is ranked 59 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocean has a higher percentage of Hispanic and two or more races students compared to the surrounding schools, with 13.01% Hispanic and 6.5% of two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. However, Ocean's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ocean's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts for all grades (50%) and SBAC/Math for all grades (10.45%) were significantly lower than the district (55.54% and 35.04%) and state (52.63% and 41.68%) averages. Additionally, Ocean has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the surrounding schools, with 56.1% of students eligible in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, Ocean's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $5,602 in the 2019-2020 school year to $11,985 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. Ocean also has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Oak Harbor Virtual Academy and Dungeness Virtual School, with a ratio of 17.5 in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors, along with the school's inconsistent test score performance and changing demographic, suggest the need for further analysis and potential interventions to improve student outcomes at Ocean.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368-7622

(360) 379-4251

District: Port Townsend School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 437 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,985

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.1%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.96. (See more...)

Compare Details Ocean 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 59.52. (See more...)

Compare Details Ocean ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean is 17.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean is $11,985.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Ocean:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean 165^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Ocean in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Port Townsend School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Townsend School District 59^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ocean

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.89	551^st	1107	50.2%
2022	50.96	547^th	1169	53.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.75	458^th	1025	55.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.98	680^th	943	27.9%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	18.84	436^th	512	14.8%
2021	53.89	216^th	529	59.2%
2023	59.52	186^th	539	65.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.76	159^th	476	66.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	16.58	421^st	470	10.4%
2021	19.98	407^th	480	15.2%
2023	55.21	193^rd	488	60.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	46.16	236^th	417	43.4%
2021	28.81	330^th	455	27.5%
2022	58.09	169^th	434	61.1%
2023	67.40	119^th	442	73.1%
2024	57.91	165^th	437	62.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.92	22^nd	370	94.1%
2024	59.62	119^th	356	66.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.90	238^th	347	31.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Ocean

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	34.26	278^th	382	27.2%
2022	54.30	171^st	390	56.2%
2023	68.49	102^nd	379	73.1%
2024	50.73	170^th	374	54.5%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ocean

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	65	0	3	1	1	0	3	73
2015	72	0	3	0	1	0	3	79
2016	60	0	3	1	2	0	4	70
2017	69	0	0	1	2	0	2	74
2018	63	0	1	1	2	0	3	70
2019	50	0	1	1	2	0	3	57
2020	52	0	0	4	1	0	4	61
2021	105	0	0	9	0	0	12	126
2022	103	0	4	11	4	0	10	132
2023	91	1	3	16	2	2	8	123

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 Ocean

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	73	n/a	n/a	43.8
2015	79	3.0	26.3	43
2016	70	2.0	35.0	38.6
2017	74	2.5	29.4	36.5
2018	70	2.5	27.8	44.3
2019	57	2.5	22.7	57.9
2020	61	2.5	24.3	47.5
2021	126	4.5	27.6	50
2022	132	4.8	27.2	54.5
2023	123	7.0	17.5	56.1

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 Ocean

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	73	n/a	n/a	43.8
2015	79	3.0	26.3	43
2016	70	2.0	35.0	38.6
2017	74	2.5	29.4	36.5
2018	70	2.5	27.8	44.3
2019	57	2.5	22.7	57.9
2020	61	2.5	24.3	47.5
2021	126	4.5	27.6	50
2022	132	4.8	27.2	54.5
2023	123	7.0	17.5	56.1

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 Ocean

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$226 (2.0%)	$11,278 (98.0%)	$11,503
2020	n/a	$5,602 (100.0%)	$5,602
2021	$189 (1.8%)	$10,277 (98.2%)	$10,466
2022	$1,563 (13.0%)	$10,422 (87.0%)	$11,984

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 436^th of 512 Middle schools	Ranks 186^th of 539 Middle schools	50.6%
Ranks 236^th of 417 High schools	Ranks 119^th of 442 High schools	29.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean)	54.6	60	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)	61.8	52.9	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	51.3	8.3%
8th Grade Science (Ocean)	33.3	88.9	55.6%
8th Grade Science (Port Townsend School District)	54	64.3	10.3%
8th Grade Science (Washington)	53.1	43.9	9.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean)	66.7	75	8.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)	83.2	88.5	5.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	65.9	6.9%
10th Grade Math (Ocean)	36.4	33.3	3%
10th Grade Math (Port Townsend School District)	40.9	42.9	2%
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	35	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ocean)	48.7	47.1	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)	64.2	59.2	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Ocean)	19.4	22.6	3.2%
All Grades Math (Port Townsend School District)	47.3	38.6	8.7%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Ocean)	36.4	64.1	27.7%
All Grades Science (Port Townsend School District)	59.5	66	6.5%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	57	123	115.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	1	16	1500%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	50	91	82%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	56.1%	1.8%

Schools Near Ocean

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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 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 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th 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
Ocean	Public, Alternative	K-12	3939 San Juan Ave.	Port Townsend	98368	Jefferson County	Port Townsend School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 379-4251	123	7	17.5	56.1%	91 (74.0%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (13.0%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	8 (6.5%)								(n/a)			58.3	48.6			41.7		35.7	59.1	50.0							10.5											$11,985	$1,563	$10,422
PI Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	91 West Valley Rd	Chimacum	98325	Jefferson County	Chimacum School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 302-5855	57	3	20.2	66.7%	45 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)								(n/a)				37.5						44.4	47.1							23.5											$11,916	$782	$11,134
Homeconnection	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 S. Oak Harbor St.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-8826	124	9	14.5	31.5%	93 (75.0%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (12.1%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)								(n/a)								83.3			73.1							38.5	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	83.3	66.7	66.7	66.7	$13,637	$891	$12,746
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	600 Cherokee St	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 279-5900	109	4	27.2	46.8%	59 (54.1%)	3 (2.8%)	22 (20.2%)	7 (6.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.6%)								(n/a)				100.0						80.0	83.3						44.4	37.5											$12,883	$1,143	$11,741
Dungeness Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	503 N. Sequim Ave	Sequim	98382	Clallam County	Sequim School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 582-3403	81	0		51.9%	59 (72.8%)	1 (1.2%)	13 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.4%)								(n/a)		50.0	23.5	33.3						68.4	58.7							20.5											$5,250	$694	$4,556
Olympic Peninsula Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	400 N. 2nd Ave	Sequim	98382	Clallam County	Sequim School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 582-3403	94	9	10.5	47.9%	77 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.6%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)								(n/a)	66.7	53.9		60.0	57.1	76.9	58.8	73.3	58.3		67.1	42.9	38.5	35.3	46.7	75.0		48.7											$18,175	$1,811	$16,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean

What is the racial makeup of Ocean?

Students at Ocean are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Ocean a good school?

Ocean ranks 165^th of 437 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ocean?

In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Ocean.

What district is Ocean in?

Port Townsend School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.