Is Vashon Island High School a good school?

Yes! Vashon Island High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 17 th of 437 Washington high schools.

How many students attend Vashon Island High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Vashon Island High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vashon Island High School?

Students at Vashon Island High School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Vashon Island High School?

Vashon Island High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chautauqua Elementary Middle : McMurray Middle School

Vashon Island High School

Summary:

Vashon Island High School is a public high school serving 509 students in grades 9-12 on Vashon Island, Washington, part of the highly-ranked Vashon Island School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming state averages in core academic subjects and maintaining a high 91.3% graduation rate.

Vashon Island High School's academic performance is truly exceptional, ranking 17th out of 437 schools in Washington for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby schools in the Highline School District have much lower academic proficiency and graduation rates. Vashon Island High School's student population is also less racially diverse, with 72.89% of students identifying as White, compared to the more diverse demographics of Highline schools. Additionally, Vashon Island High School serves a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 23.77% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school may have access to more resources and support for its students.

The consistent academic excellence and high graduation rates at Vashon Island High School are a testament to the school's commitment to providing a quality education. While the school's relative homogeneity in terms of race and socioeconomic status may raise questions about equity and inclusion, the school's exceptional performance highlights the potential for replicating its successful strategies in other schools, particularly those serving more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9600 SW 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070

(206) 463-9171

District: Vashon Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,244

Feeder schools for Vashon Island High School:

Elementary:	Chautauqua Elementary
Middle:	McMurray Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 509

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vashon Island High School ranks better than 96.1% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vashon 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 (72.9%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vashon Island High School is 21.1. (See more...)

Compare Vashon Island High School employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vashon Island High School is $16,244.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vashon Island High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vashon Island High School 17^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Vashon Island High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Vashon Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vashon Island School District 7^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vashon Island High School

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Rank History for all students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	88.11	25^th	390	93.6%
2005	92.15	16^th	394	95.9%
2006	84.00	37^th	395	90.6%
2007	87.40	23^rd	399	94.2%
2008	87.65	22^nd	396	94.4%
2009	88.36	16^th	402	96.0%
2010	89.02	21^st	423	95.0%
2011	78.81	27^th	440	93.9%
2012	77.19	35^th	450	92.2%
2013	82.13	10^th	454	97.8%
2015	93.37	11^th	341	96.8%
2018	90.20	12^th	315	96.2%
2019	88.94	28^th	417	93.3%
2021	90.00	28^th	455	93.8%
2022	92.92	24^th	434	94.5%
2023	94.17	18^th	442	95.9%
2024	95.08	17^th	437	96.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	72.89	33^rd	163	79.8%
2021	70.02	43^rd	195	77.9%
2022	55.39	76^th	179	57.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.51	71^st	212	66.5%
2022	80.13	19^th	130	85.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.05	30^th	344	91.3%
2021	70.36	69^th	392	82.4%
2022	90.88	17^th	370	95.4%
2023	84.10	30^th	362	91.7%
2024	95.87	6^th	356	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	89.48	24^th	358	93.3%
2021	88.87	31^st	390	92.1%
2022	90.51	25^th	368	93.2%
2023	93.57	17^th	357	95.2%
2024	96.21	11^th	347	96.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	88.54	28^th	355	92.1%
2021	90.69	23^rd	395	94.2%
2022	93.01	19^th	363	94.8%
2023	93.35	21^st	358	94.1%
2024	91.21	30^th	362	91.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	28.99	125^th	156	19.9%
2019	55.26	97^th	241	59.8%
2021	77.23	38^th	278	86.3%
2022	89.62	21^st	261	92.0%
2023	80.70	30^th	249	88.0%
2024	72.75	47^th	248	81.0%

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Rank History for White students at Vashon Island High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	88.26	12^th	222	94.6%
2019	89.37	23^rd	382	94.0%
2021	88.78	29^th	413	93.0%
2022	94.37	9^th	390	97.7%
2023	94.16	9^th	379	97.6%
2024	94.82	12^th	374	96.8%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

This school has a beautiful campus and new structure, but is very lacking in soul. It sorely lacks a supportive environment. Staff and teachers have become increasingly rude and grumpy.
Sadly it has lost its community cooperative environment and traded for one that is very authoritarian. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vashon Island High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	446	4	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1989	396	8	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
1990	416	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
1991	419	4	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	437
1992	425	10	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	450
1993	449	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1994	439	5	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	467
1995	471	5	8	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	503
1996	471	5	8	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	503
1997	485	4	12	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	512
1998	476	6	28	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	524
1999	492	8	30	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	549
2000	522	13	26	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	580
2001	474	15	25	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	534
2002	489	9	15	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2003	489	9	15	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2004	470	5	15	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	518
2005	473	7	15	21	5	n/a	n/a	2	523
2006	468	5	11	15	8	n/a	n/a	20	527
2007	480	3	12	19	6	n/a	n/a	26	546
2008	486	2	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	21	546
2009	486	5	17	14	5	n/a	n/a	24	551
2010	477	3	11	19	6	n/a	n/a	26	542
2011	438	3	10	31	5	1	34	0	522
2012	423	3	16	29	6	2	34	0	513
2013	418	1	16	35	6	1	35	0	512
2014	430	2	22	45	6	0	41	0	546
2015	446	4	25	47	7	0	47	0	576
2016	457	6	21	52	6	0	54	0	596
2017	458	6	21	57	5	0	47	0	594
2018	432	3	21	54	2	0	34	0	546
2019	427	2	15	46	0	1	37	0	528
2020	402	1	15	52	0	1	39	0	510
2021	383	4	14	65	1	1	51	0	519
2022	408	1	11	70	2	1	49	0	542
2023	371	2	12	70	2	0	51	1	509

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 Vashon Island High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	25.0	18.4	0
1989	413	23.0	17.9	n/a
1990	429	24.2	17.7	0
1991	437	22.5	19.4	n/a
1992	450	22.7	19.8	n/a
1993	461	25.4	18.1	n/a
1994	467	25.0	18.7	n/a
1995	503	27.3	18.4	n/a
1996	503	27.3	18.4	n/a
1997	512	26.8	19.1	n/a
1998	524	23.4	22.4	n/a
1999	549	24.2	22.7	n/a
2000	580	26.5	21.9	n/a
2001	534	27.3	19.6	n/a
2002	531	27.7	19.2	4.9
2003	531	27.7	19.2	4.9
2004	518	28.0	18.5	4.6
2005	523	28.1	18.6	8.6
2006	527	27.7	19.0	7.7
2007	546	28.9	18.9	10.4
2008	546	29.5	18.5	12
2009	551	29.5	18.7	8.5
2010	542	27.8	19.4	11.4
2011	522	26.9	19.3	15.9
2012	513	24.3	21.0	17.9
2013	512	26.6	19.1	17.6
2014	546	n/a	n/a	17.2
2015	576	27.0	21.3	20.1
2016	596	28.0	21.2	18.5
2017	594	28.1	21.1	18.7
2018	546	26.5	20.5	18.7
2019	528	26.8	19.6	15.9
2020	510	26.0	19.6	18.2
2021	519	26.0	19.9	18.5
2022	542	26.2	20.6	22.3
2023	509	24.1	21.1	23.8

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 Vashon Island High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	25.0	18.4	0
1989	413	23.0	17.9	n/a
1990	429	24.2	17.7	0
1991	437	22.5	19.4	n/a
1992	450	22.7	19.8	n/a
1993	461	25.4	18.1	n/a
1994	467	25.0	18.7	n/a
1995	503	27.3	18.4	n/a
1996	503	27.3	18.4	n/a
1997	512	26.8	19.1	n/a
1998	524	23.4	22.4	n/a
1999	549	24.2	22.7	n/a
2000	580	26.5	21.9	n/a
2001	534	27.3	19.6	n/a
2002	531	27.7	19.2	4.9
2003	531	27.7	19.2	4.9
2004	518	28.0	18.5	4.6
2005	523	28.1	18.6	8.6
2006	527	27.7	19.0	7.7
2007	546	28.9	18.9	10.4
2008	546	29.5	18.5	12
2009	551	29.5	18.7	8.5
2010	542	27.8	19.4	11.4
2011	522	26.9	19.3	15.9
2012	513	24.3	21.0	17.9
2013	512	26.6	19.1	17.6
2014	546	n/a	n/a	17.2
2015	576	27.0	21.3	20.1
2016	596	28.0	21.2	18.5
2017	594	28.1	21.1	18.7
2018	546	26.5	20.5	18.7
2019	528	26.8	19.6	15.9
2020	510	26.0	19.6	18.2
2021	519	26.0	19.9	18.5
2022	542	26.2	20.6	22.3
2023	509	24.1	21.1	23.8

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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