Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Grays Harbor Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grays Harbor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grays Harbor Academy's student population of 49 students has grown by 276% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grays Harbor Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grays Harbor Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grays Harbor Academy's ranking?
Grays Harbor Academy is ranked #2065 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grays Harbor Academy?
The graduation rate of Grays Harbor Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grays Harbor Academy?
49 students attend Grays Harbor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grays Harbor Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grays Harbor Academy?
Grays Harbor Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grays Harbor Academy offer ?
Grays Harbor Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grays Harbor Academy part of?
Grays Harbor Academy is part of Aberdeen School District.
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