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South Whidbey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 421 students in South Whidbey School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in South Whidbey School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in South Whidbey School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Whidbey High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
855 Schools
# Students
1,202 Students
387,101 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
19,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South Whidbey School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,128 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
30,980 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
94,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
25%
# Black Students
11 Students
17,421 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
959 Students
192,489 Students
% White Students
80%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,027 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
31,119 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
1,042
# Students in K Grade:
67
1,658
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
1,928
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
2,062
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
2,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
2,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
2,308
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
4,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
8,019
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
10,015
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,927 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,136 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,927
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,136
$19,309
Best South Whidbey School District Public High Schools (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.
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
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