Summary:
The Friday Harbor School District in Washington state serves the city of Friday Harbor and its surrounding area, with a total of 4 schools covering elementary, middle, high school, and alternative education. The district stands out for the strong performance of Friday Harbor High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, while the Griffin Bay alternative school faces challenges with low test scores and graduation rates.
Friday Harbor High School is the district's standout, earning a 4-star rating and boasting impressive test scores, with 83.02% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.6% in Math. Its 92.8% 4-year graduation rate is significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Griffin Bay School, the alternative school, struggles with low test scores and a very low 4-year graduation rate of just 10%, suggesting the need for additional support and resources.
The San Juan Island School District as a whole has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation. While the district spends between $11,610 and $18,786 per student and maintains relatively small class sizes, the mixed test score results across the elementary and middle schools indicate that simply investing resources may not be enough, and the district should focus on effective instructional practices and targeted support for struggling students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds who make up a significant portion of the student population.
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