Is Orcas Island High School a good school?

Orcas Island High School ranks 126 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orcas Island High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Orcas Island High School.

What is the racial makeup of Orcas Island High School?

Students at Orcas Island High School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Orcas Island High School?

Orcas Island High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Orcas Island Elementary School Elementary : Waldron Island School Middle : Orcas Island Middle School

Orcas Island High School

Summary:

Orcas Island High School is a public high school located in Eastsound, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Orcas Island School District, which is ranked 53 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orcas Island High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 67.76% White, 21.71% Hispanic, and 6.58% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Ferndale High School and Anacortes High School, which have a higher percentage of White students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Orcas Island High School also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 82.6% to 91.6% over the past several years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools.

Despite facing challenges related to its diverse student population and high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (49.34% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Orcas Island High School has demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This is particularly impressive when compared to schools like Cap Sante High School and Lopez Middle High School, which have lower graduation rates and academic achievement. The dedication and effectiveness of the school's staff and community have been instrumental in supporting the students' needs and maintaining Orcas Island High School's status as a high-performing institution.

Detail:

Public 9-12

715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245

(360) 376-2287

District: Orcas Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,788

Feeder schools for Orcas Island High School:

Elementary:	Orcas Island Elementary School
	Waldron Island School
Middle:	Orcas Island Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orcas Island High School ranks better than 71.2% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orcas Island High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orcas Island High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Orcas Island High School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orcas Island High School is $20,788.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orcas Island High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orcas Island High School 126^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Orcas Island High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Orcas Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Orcas Island School District 53^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orcas Island High School

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Rank History for all students at Orcas Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	84.02	45^th	390	88.5%
2005	83.64	47^th	394	88.1%
2006	76.72	79^th	395	80.0%
2007	81.01	50^th	399	87.5%
2008	83.82	35^th	396	91.2%
2009	70.80	113^th	402	71.9%
2010	80.38	58^th	423	86.3%
2011	79.28	25^th	440	94.3%
2012	73.06	58^th	450	87.1%
2013	83.68	7^th	454	98.5%
2015	21.66	289^th	341	15.2%
2016	72.60	70^th	306	77.1%
2018	79.91	50^th	315	84.1%
2019	82.97	50^th	417	88.0%
2021	63.94	134^th	455	70.5%
2022	76.67	84^th	434	80.6%
2023	49.87	211^th	442	52.3%
2024	64.93	126^th	437	71.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orcas Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	93.10	9^th	344	97.4%
2021	68.61	82^nd	392	79.1%
2022	62.44	112^th	370	69.7%
2023	35.71	238^th	362	34.3%
2024	62.47	105^th	356	70.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Orcas Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	88.81	26^th	358	92.7%
2021	53.25	152^nd	390	61.0%
2022	71.53	85^th	368	76.9%
2023	22.30	287^th	357	19.6%
2024	56.40	138^th	347	60.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Orcas Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	61.51	101^st	254	60.2%
2021	70.24	93^rd	395	76.5%
2022	75.90	76^th	363	79.1%
2023	66.78	98^th	358	72.6%
2024	64.16	113^th	362	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Orcas Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.26	34^th	382	91.1%
2021	73.36	84^th	413	79.7%
2022	81.80	51^st	390	86.9%
2023	57.95	147^th	379	61.2%
2024	60.19	137^th	374	63.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Orcas Island High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	115	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
1989	109	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1990	189	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	195
1991	206	1	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	215
1992	235	1	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	245
1993	213	1	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	220
1994	236	0	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	247
1995	248	2	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	262
1996	248	2	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	262
1997	258	3	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	275
1998	282	2	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	303
1999	279	4	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	300
2000	278	2	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	289
2001	163	1	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	174
2002	183	2	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	199
2003	183	2	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	199
2004	189	1	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	199
2005	178	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	187
2006	174	0	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	185
2007	144	1	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	156
2008	134	1	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	148
2009	121	1	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	130
2010	131	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	140
2011	138	0	4	4	2	1	0	149
2012	128	0	1	2	2	1	1	135
2013	129	0	4	7	2	1	1	144
2014	115	1	3	8	1	1	0	129
2015	112	2	5	14	0	1	0	134
2016	104	2	9	13	1	2	2	133
2017	91	2	8	15	1	2	4	123
2018	88	1	6	10	1	1	7	114
2019	89	0	6	14	1	2	10	122
2020	94	0	4	20	1	1	10	130
2021	95	0	4	18	1	1	11	130
2022	91	0	3	29	1	1	8	133
2023	103	2	1	33	2	1	10	152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orcas Island High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	11.0	10.6	0
1989	111	10.0	11.1	n/a
1990	195	10.7	18.2	0
1991	215	13.4	16.0	n/a
1992	245	15.3	16.0	n/a
1993	220	15.2	14.5	n/a
1994	247	14.2	17.4	n/a
1995	262	16.3	16.1	n/a
1996	262	16.3	16.1	n/a
1997	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1998	303	17.3	17.5	n/a
1999	300	17.9	16.8	n/a
2000	289	15.2	19.0	n/a
2001	174	16.1	10.8	n/a
2002	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2003	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2004	199	14.0	14.2	22.6
2005	187	13.6	13.8	24.1
2006	185	14.4	12.8	15.7
2007	156	13.9	11.2	16
2008	148	12.3	12.0	20.9
2009	130	12.3	10.6	15.4
2010	140	11.4	12.2	26.4
2011	149	10.7	13.8	26.8
2012	135	10.9	12.2	37.8
2013	144	10.4	13.7	0
2014	129	n/a	n/a	38.8
2015	134	12.0	11.1	41
2016	133	13.0	10.2	33.1
2017	123	13.4	9.1	34.1
2018	114	10.8	10.5	32.5
2019	122	10.7	11.3	41.8
2020	130	11.2	11.5	47.7
2021	130	10.7	12.1	45.4
2022	133	11.2	11.8	45.9
2023	152	11.8	12.7	49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orcas Island High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	11.0	10.6	0
1989	111	10.0	11.1	n/a
1990	195	10.7	18.2	0
1991	215	13.4	16.0	n/a
1992	245	15.3	16.0	n/a
1993	220	15.2	14.5	n/a
1994	247	14.2	17.4	n/a
1995	262	16.3	16.1	n/a
1996	262	16.3	16.1	n/a
1997	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1998	303	17.3	17.5	n/a
1999	300	17.9	16.8	n/a
2000	289	15.2	19.0	n/a
2001	174	16.1	10.8	n/a
2002	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2003	199	14.7	13.5	19.6
2004	199	14.0	14.2	22.6
2005	187	13.6	13.8	24.1
2006	185	14.4	12.8	15.7
2007	156	13.9	11.2	16
2008	148	12.3	12.0	20.9
2009	130	12.3	10.6	15.4
2010	140	11.4	12.2	26.4
2011	149	10.7	13.8	26.8
2012	135	10.9	12.2	37.8
2013	144	10.4	13.7	0
2014	129	n/a	n/a	38.8
2015	134	12.0	11.1	41
2016	133	13.0	10.2	33.1
2017	123	13.4	9.1	34.1
2018	114	10.8	10.5	32.5
2019	122	10.7	11.3	41.8
2020	130	11.2	11.5	47.7
2021	130	10.7	12.1	45.4
2022	133	11.2	11.8	45.9
2023	152	11.8	12.7	49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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