Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Student Link ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Student Link ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Student Link's student population of 59 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student Link ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Student Link is 0.30, 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
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
83%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Link's ranking?
Student Link is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Student Link?
The graduation rate of Student Link is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Student Link?
59 students attend Student Link.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Student Link students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Student Link?
Student Link has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Student Link offer ?
Student Link offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Student Link part of?
Student Link is part of Vashon Island School District.
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