For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 848 students in San Juan County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Oasis K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
San Juan County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friday Harbor High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 San Juan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Friday Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orcas Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Lopez Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cva-lopez Island (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Orcas Island Special School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2284
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Star Route
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6276
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Oasis K-12.
How many public high schools are located in San Juan County?
6 public high schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Juan County include: Orcas Island High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Orcas Island High School
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