Is South Whidbey Academy a good school?

South Whidbey Academy ranks 180 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Whidbey Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 37 students attended South Whidbey Academy.

What is the racial makeup of South Whidbey Academy?

Students at South Whidbey Academy are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

South Whidbey Academy

Summary:

South Whidbey Academy is a small public high school in Langley, Washington, serving grades 10-12 with just 37 students. It is part of the South Whidbey School District, which is ranked 41 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Whidbey Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.49%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strong science proficiency but lagging English Language Arts scores. Its graduation rate has fluctuated between 50% and 88.8% in recent years, and over 50% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion from low-income backgrounds. Spending per student has also varied widely, from around $8,000 to $42,000.

Compared to the much larger South Whidbey High School, which is just 0.02 miles away, South Whidbey Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. However, it appears to outperform other nearby alternative schools like Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors and Snohomish Detention Center. Overall, South Whidbey Academy's small size, fluctuating performance, and high rates of students from low-income families raise questions about the educational opportunities available to its students.

Detail:

Public 10-12

5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260

(360) 221-4300

District: South Whidbey School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,296

Student/teacher ratio: 95.4

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Whidbey Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.55. (See more...)

Compare Details South Whidbey Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.76. (See more...)

Compare Details South Whidbey Academy ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Whidbey Academy 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 (86.5%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Whidbey Academy is $10,296.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Whidbey Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Whidbey Academy 180^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See South Whidbey Academy in the ranking list.)

South Whidbey School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Whidbey School District 41^st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Whidbey Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	70.55	282^nd	1067	73.6%

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

Rank History for South Whidbey Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	11.32	408^th	445	8.3%
2016	6.76	430^th	443	2.9%

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

Rank History for South Whidbey Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at South Whidbey Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	48.68	224^th	390	42.6%
2005	17.37	334^th	394	15.2%
2007	5.42	373^rd	399	6.5%
2008	42.49	266^th	396	32.8%
2015	27.52	263^rd	341	22.9%
2019	34.65	292^nd	417	30.0%
2021	32.40	305^th	455	33.0%
2022	28.06	321^st	434	26.0%
2024	55.53	180^th	437	58.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Whidbey Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.63	239^th	392	39.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at South Whidbey Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.83	251^st	355	29.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at South Whidbey Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	34.50	276^th	382	27.7%
2021	27.56	315^th	413	23.7%
2022	27.69	308^th	390	21.0%

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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 South Whidbey Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	43	1	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	53
1996	43	1	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	53
1997	52	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	61
1998	55	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	58
1999	80	4	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
2000	73	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	75
2001	64	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2002	57	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2003	57	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2004	70	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
2005	75	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2006	59	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	67
2007	67	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	75
2008	73	2	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	3	85
2009	61	2	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	5	74
2010	41	1	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	3	52
2011	38	2	1	7	2	2	1	0	53
2012	31	0	1	5	2	1	0	0	40
2013	48	2	1	7	2	0	0	0	60
2014	95	2	1	7	0	0	1	0	106
2015	97	1	2	8	2	0	1	0	111
2016	88	1	0	8	0	0	3	0	100
2017	60	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	66
2018	65	0	0	7	1	0	4	0	77
2019	36	0	0	3	1	0	4	0	44
2020	33	0	0	4	1	0	4	0	42
2021	30	0	0	4	1	1	1	0	37
2022	34	0	0	4	0	1	4	0	43
2023	32	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	37

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 South Whidbey Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	53	0.0	0.0	n/a
1996	53	0.0	0.0	n/a
1997	61	0.0	0.0	n/a
1998	58	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	91	0.0	0.0	n/a
2000	75	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	66	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	58	0.0	n/a	n/a
2003	58	0.0	n/a	n/a
2004	73	0.0	n/a	n/a
2005	77	n/a	n/a	0
2006	67	0.0	n/a	33.3
2007	75	0.0	n/a	31.1
2008	85	n/a	n/a	40.2
2009	74	n/a	n/a	30.4
2010	52	n/a	n/a	40.8
2011	53	1.8	28.0	45.3
2012	40	2.2	18.0	55
2013	60	2.1	28.3	36.7
2014	106	n/a	n/a	38.7
2015	111	5.0	22.2	38.7
2016	100	5.0	20.0	43
2017	66	1.0	66.0	45.5
2018	77	4.1	18.3	44.2
2019	44	3.1	13.7	47.7
2020	42	0.4	95.4	57.1
2021	37	n/a	n/a	56.8
2022	43	n/a	n/a	51.2
2023	37	0.0	n/a	62.2

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 South Whidbey Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	53	0.0	0.0	n/a
1996	53	0.0	0.0	n/a
1997	61	0.0	0.0	n/a
1998	58	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	91	0.0	0.0	n/a
2000	75	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	66	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	58	0.0	n/a	n/a
2003	58	0.0	n/a	n/a
2004	73	0.0	n/a	n/a
2005	77	n/a	n/a	0
2006	67	0.0	n/a	33.3
2007	75	0.0	n/a	31.1
2008	85	n/a	n/a	40.2
2009	74	n/a	n/a	30.4
2010	52	n/a	n/a	40.8
2011	53	1.8	28.0	45.3
2012	40	2.2	18.0	55
2013	60	2.1	28.3	36.7
2014	106	n/a	n/a	38.7
2015	111	5.0	22.2	38.7
2016	100	5.0	20.0	43
2017	66	1.0	66.0	45.5
2018	77	4.1	18.3	44.2
2019	44	3.1	13.7	47.7
2020	42	0.4	95.4	57.1
2021	37	n/a	n/a	56.8
2022	43	n/a	n/a	51.2
2023	37	0.0	n/a	62.2

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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