Continuous Improvement Plans

Elementary Schools

The elementary schools range in size from 250 students to approximately 400 students. They provide a strong basic education, with special programs in a variety of remediation and enrichment areas.

Elementary grades are served by specialists in music and physical education. There is a general music program and strings program for students in grades four through six, and band for sixth grade students.

Learning Disability Specialists are available in each building, as are speech and language pathologists. Learning support teachers are also assigned to address remedial needs.

Middle School

Port Angeles has one middle school, Stevens Middle School, which serves approximately 450 students. The middle school program, while having a strong basic education focus, includes classes in band, orchestra, chorus, computers, Klallam language, and career and technical education. There is also an advanced math sequence offered, and learning specialists are available throughout the school.

High Schools

Port Angeles High School (PAHS) serves a student population of 964 across grades 9 through 12, with a nearly balanced gender distribution of 44% female, 54% male, and 1% identifying as other. The student body is predominantly White, accounting for 72% of the total enrollment, followed by 11% identifying as more than one race, 9% as Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other ethnic groups including American Indian/Alaskan Native (5%), Asian (2%), and Black/African American (1%). There is less than one percent representation from Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students at the school. 

A variety of student groups are represented at PAHS, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusivity and supporting diverse needs. Approximately 57% of the students come from low-income households, while 17% are identified as Highly Capable, indicating academic excellence. Additionally, 15% of the student body receives services through Special Education programs. Other key groups include English Language Learners (2%), students on Section 504 plans (4%), and homeless students (2%). These statistics highlight the school’s role in addressing both academic and socio-economic challenges. 

PAHS strives to provide tailored support for its diverse student population, ensuring that all learners have access to educational resources and opportunities for personal and academic growth. By addressing the specific needs of its students—whether through advanced placement for Highly Capable learners, or critical services for students with disabilities or from low-income families—Port Angeles High School maintains a commitment to fostering an environment of respect, integrity, and responsibility across all student demographics. 

At Port Angeles High School our focus is on family, where everyone is included and has a place. We seek to be considerate of the whole student's needs as they work towards graduation. PAHS has lofty expectations for all students and support is in place to assist students in reaching those lofty expectations. 

PAHS has a robust CTE program that provides high-quality instruction with multiple CTE courses that prepare students for careers in the Trade and Technical industries. PAHS also offers multiple dual-credit courses in Science, Math, and English. 

PAHS provides many elective courses, co-curricular, and athletic activities to help promote student engagement and a positive school-culture and climate. PAHS continues to develop and expand our Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework to promote collaboration and high-quality instruction. Student support from our counseling team, our Native American Advocate, 9th Grade Success Foundation, College Success Foundations, as well as other partnerships exist to aid in student success. 

Lincoln High School is Port Angeles’s alternative high school, serving 60–100 students in grades 10–12. Lincoln provides a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students can develop academically and personally.

In addition to core academic classes, students operate the Wildcat Café through the Salish Sea Ecotourism and Hospitality (SSEAH) Program. This hands-on experience allows students to build real-world business skills while fostering teamwork within the school and engagement with the broader Port Angeles community.

Lincoln staff work closely with students to identify their unique needs and strengths while helping them develop academic skills and essential Adult Core Skills, including focus, self-control, planning, flexibility, and awareness. The school also offers a recitation and homeroom period four days a week to provide academic and social support.

While Lincoln does not typically have long-standing clubs or athletic teams, the school encourages students to explore extracurricular interests by providing space and equipment for music, photography, graphic design, gardening, sports, gaming, and fine arts.

Seaview Academy

Seaview Academy is Port Angeles’s online and distance learning program for K–12 students seeking an alternative to traditional in-person schooling. Although Seaview Academy is a school within Port Angeles School District, it is an approved multi-district online school. Currently, it serves over 450 students both in Port Angeles and throughout Washington. 

Seaview Academy offers a variety of core and elective courses through the online learning platforms Edgenuity and Buzz, providing a flexible, non-traditional educational experience. Each student is assigned a Seaview teacher who collaborates with families to create an individualized written learning plan and provides ongoing support throughout enrollment.

Seaview accommodates students with flexible schedules to support family commitments, work, or travel. It also serves those seeking an accelerated course of study, including honors and AP courses, as well as students needing additional credits for graduation or an alternative learning environment due to health concerns, social factors, or disciplinary issues.

Seaview students located on the North Olympic Peninsula are able to participate in several in-person opportunities at the Seaview Learning center including weekly elementary workshops, tutoring, and enrichment classes for fine arts and creative writing.  Secondary students enrolled at Seaview Academy can join athletic teams through Port Angeles High School or their local district school if they meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, students may choose shared enrollment with other district schools to meet unique family needs.