For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,587 students in Island County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA are South Whidbey High School, Oak Harbor High School and Homeconnection. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Island County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Island County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Harbor High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Island County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #33.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Coupeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Igrad Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
#1 Wildcat Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 N Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Island Juvenile Detention Education Program
Magnet School
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Den
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 South Main
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA include South Whidbey High School, Oak Harbor High School and Homeconnection.
How many public high schools are located in Island County?
10 public high schools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Island County include: Oak Harbor High School vs. Coupeville High School, Coupeville High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, South Whidbey High School vs. Coupeville High School
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