James A. Taylor High School
Belfair, WA · North Mason School District
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
384th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
90 E North Mason School Road, Belfair, WA 98528
(360)277-2294NCES ID 530579002577Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James A. Taylor High School 384th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 62 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 62.9% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 27.4% | ▲ 19.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 15.7% | 6.5% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $491K in zip 98528 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than James A. Taylor High School
- #262North Mason Senior High SchoolNorth Mason School District · 0.1 mi away262nd of 437
ELA 50% ▲32 · Math 18% =Compare - #68Peninsula High SchoolPeninsula School District · 10.4 mi away68th of 437
ELA 71% ▲53 · Math 42% ▲24Compare - –Kitsap Co Detention CtrESD 114 acting as a school district · 10.9 mi awayCompare
- #416Washington Youth ChalleNGe AcademyWashington Military Department · 12 mi away416th of 437
ELA 12% ▼6 · Math 12% ▼6Compare - #42Gig Harbor HighPeninsula School District · 12.5 mi away42nd of 437
ELA 82% ▲64 · Math 49% ▲31Compare - #297Henderson Bay Alt High SchoolPeninsula School District · 12.5 mi away297th of 437
ELA 48% ▲30 · Math 10% ▼8Compare - #100South Kitsap High SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 13.1 mi away100th of 437
ELA 71% ▲53 · Math 32% ▲14Compare - #394Renaissance Alternative High SchoolBremerton School District · 13.2 mi away394th of 437
ELA 16% ▼2 · Math 16% ▼2Compare
What school district is James A. Taylor High School in?
James A. Taylor High School is part of the North Mason School District district in Belfair, Washington.
Is James A. Taylor High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James A. Taylor High School 384th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James A. Taylor High School?
White 63%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 2% (62 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James A. Taylor High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98528 is $491K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.