High Schools in Stanwood-Camano School District

The Stanwood-Camano School District in Washington state is home to two high schools: Stanwood High School and Lincoln Hill High School. Based on the available data, Stanwood High School emerges as the standout school in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and higher graduation rates compared to Lincoln Hill High School.

Stanwood High School is ranked 147 out of 437 Washington high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 87.0% four-year graduation rate and an 8.2% dropout rate, outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. In contrast, Lincoln Hill High School is ranked 245 out of 437 Washington high schools with a 2-star rating, and struggles academically, with lower proficiency rates and a 72.9% four-year graduation rate and a 16.6% dropout rate.

The significant difference in student demographics between the two schools may contribute to the performance gap. Stanwood High School serves a more economically advantaged student population, with 29.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 45.45% at Lincoln Hill High School. Additionally, Stanwood High School has a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5, while Lincoln Hill High School has a ratio of 18.8, which may also contribute to the differences in academic outcomes.