Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Orcas Island High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orcas Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Orcas Island High School's student population of 152 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orcas Island High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orcas Island High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcas Island High School's ranking?
Orcas Island High School is ranked #490 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orcas Island High School often compared to?
Orcas Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friday Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orcas Island High School?
The graduation rate of Orcas Island High School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Orcas Island High School?
152 students attend Orcas Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Orcas Island High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orcas Island High School?
Orcas Island High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orcas Island High School offer ?
Orcas Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orcas Island High School part of?
Orcas Island High School is part of Orcas Island School District.
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