Summary:
The San Juan Island School District is a small, rural district of five schools serving about 794 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, all located in Friday Harbor.
Families will find a district that generally performs above state averages, with a particular standout strength in science across all grade levels. Friday Harbor High School is the academic leader, ranking among the top high schools in Washington with exceptional science scores and a high graduation rate, though its math scores are an area for improvement. Friday Harbor Middle School has shown remarkable recent improvement, now ranking in the state's top quartile, with its 8th graders performing especially well. Friday Harbor Elementary School provides a solid foundation, also outperforming the state in science.
The district also includes alternative options: Griffin Bay School serves as the district's alternative high school, while Griffin Bay School Open Doors is a very small, efficient program for high school students. Per-student spending varies significantly between schools, reflecting their different sizes and program needs. Overall, the district leverages its small size to foster strong academic outcomes, particularly in science, while navigating the resource challenges common to rural communities.
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