High Schools in Anacortes School District

The Anacortes School District in Washington state is home to three high schools: Anacortes High School, Cap Sante High School, and Open Doors. While the district offers a range of educational options, Anacortes High School stands out as the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 20 high schools in Washington state and boasting exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Anacortes High School's students excel academically, with 86.91% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.42% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains a remarkable 96.1% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.7% dropout rate. In contrast, the other two high schools in the district, Cap Sante High School and Open Doors, lag behind the district and state averages on various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.

The disparities between Anacortes High School and the other two schools in the district may be attributed to a variety of factors, such as differences in student demographics, funding, and educational approaches. Anacortes High School serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 27.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 64.52% at Cap Sante High School and 50% at Open Doors. Additionally, Anacortes High School spends significantly more per student ($20,402) than the other two schools ($11,087 and $13,044, respectively), and has a lower student-teacher ratio (20.2) compared to Cap Sante High School (31.0).