Orcas Island School District

The Orcas Island School District in Washington state serves students from 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in areas like test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.

The alternative Oasis K-12 school stands out as a top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across most grade levels compared to the district and state averages. Oasis K-12 also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 66.6% despite being an alternative school. Meanwhile, Orcas Island High School ranks in the top 30% of Washington high schools and has above-average proficiency rates in ELA and Science.

The Orcas Island School District as a whole performs above the state average in many metrics, indicating a relatively strong education system. However, there are some notable differences between the schools, such as the high free/reduced lunch rate at Orcas Island High School and the extremely high per-student spending at the small, remote Waldron Island School. These variations suggest the need to tailor support and resources to meet the unique needs of each school community.