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Orcas Island High School

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Orcas Island High School ranks 151 st of 396 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 396 Washington High Schools

Better than 62% of Washington high schools

Summary

Orcas Island High School is a small public school serving grades 9–12 in Eastsound, a rural island community in Washington, with 177 students and the support of the highly rated Orcas Island School District.

The district ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, but the school’s latest ranking was more moderate: 62nd percentile in 2025–2026, down from 78th percentile the previous year. Science is the clearest strength. In 2025–2026, 69.39% of students were proficient in science, well above the 50.95% statewide rate and higher than both Ferndale High School at 52.36% and Friday Harbor High School at 50.91%. English language arts was slightly above the state overall, with 56.41% proficient, although that was a substantial decline from 81.25% the prior year. Mathematics is the main concern: just 26.32% were proficient, compared with 43.11% statewide, 39.73% at Ferndale High School, and 53.85% at Friday Harbor High School.

The school’s small size can make year-to-year results fluctuate because each student cohort has a noticeable effect on percentages. Its student-teacher ratio was 14.6 in 2024–2025, lower than at the larger comparison schools. Historical graduation and dropout results were generally solid, but current school-level figures are not reported, so they cannot be assessed confidently. Subgroup effectiveness has generally been positive, though the low-income student subgroup’s ranking fell to the 56th percentile in 2025–2026. Overall, Orcas offers a strong science program and the advantages of a small school, while math achievement and the recent stability of English language arts deserve close attention.

177

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,519

Per pupil spending ?

46.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245

(360) 376-2287

District: Orcas Island School District

Feeder schools for Orcas Island High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

31.6%

Two or more races:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Washington median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Math scores 17 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg54%

Washington avg48%

151^st of 396

Washington public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 238Orcas Island School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	151 of 396	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.2	96 of 438	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	126 of 437	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	49.9	211 of 442	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.7	84 of 434	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	134 of 455	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.0	50 of 417	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	50 of 315	84.1%	★★★★☆
2016	72.6	70 of 306	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	21.7	289 of 341	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	83.7	7 of 454	98.5%	★★★★★
2012	73.1	58 of 450	87.1%	★★★★☆
2011	79.3	25 of 440	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	58 of 423	86.3%	★★★★☆
2009	70.8	113 of 402	71.9%	★★★★☆
2008	83.8	35 of 396	91.2%	★★★★★
2007	81.0	50 of 399	87.5%	★★★★☆
2006	76.7	79 of 395	80.0%	★★★★☆
2005	83.6	47 of 394	88.1%	★★★★☆
2004	84.0	45 of 390	88.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	72 of 350	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.4	138 of 347	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.3	287 of 357	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	71.5	85 of 368	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	53.3	152 of 390	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	88.8	26 of 358	92.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	43 of 249	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	54.2	142 of 325	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.1	88 of 355	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	105 of 356	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	35.7	238 of 362	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.4	112 of 370	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.6	82 of 392	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	93.1	9 of 344	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	79 of 326	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	62.0	124 of 359	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	113 of 362	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.8	98 of 358	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	76 of 363	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	93 of 395	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	101 of 254	60.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	68 of 373	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.2	137 of 374	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.0	147 of 379	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.8	51 of 390	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	84 of 413	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	34 of 382	91.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)83rd percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science69%+18 vs state

English Language Arts56%+4 vs state

Math26%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orcas Island High School	Public	9-12	715 School Rd	Eastsound	98245	San Juan County	Orcas Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 376-2287	177	12	14.6	46.9%	105 (59.3%)	1 (0.6%)	56 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.9%)	59.4	151^st of 396 public high schools	61.9%		72.2	96^th of 438 public high schools	78.1%	55		69.4	69.4			56.4	56.4			26.3	26.3			$19,519	$799	$18,720
Lummi High School	Public	9-12	2334 Lummi View Drive	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Lummi High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(360) 758-4300	142	21	6.8	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Friday Harbor High School	Public	9-12	45 Blair Avenue	Friday Harbor	98250	San Juan County	San Juan Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 378-5215	255	15	17.1	41.2%	189 (74.1%)	2 (0.8%)	49 (19.2%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	80	60^th of 396 public high schools	84.8%		62.9	139^th of 438 public high schools	68.3%	79		50.9	50.9			75.4	75.4			53.9	53.9			$21,298	$574	$20,724
Griffin Bay School Open Doors	Public	10-12	85 Blair Ave	Friday Harbor	98250	San Juan County	San Juan Island School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 378-3292	6	0		—	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)														$8,565	$41	$8,524
Lopez Middle High School	Public	7-12	86 School Road	Lopez Island	98261	San Juan County	Lopez Island School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 468-2202	111	8	13.3	58.6%	77 (69.4%)	1 (0.9%)	27 (24.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)				38.9	42.9		51.9	38.9	50.0	45.0	44.2	81.3%	6.3%	$28,779	$1,240	$27,539
Ferndale Community Transitions	Public	12	5537 2nd Ave.	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(360) 383-9240	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ferndale High School	Public	9-12	5830 Golden Eagle Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 383-9240	1,325	69	19.1	45.5%	734 (55.4%)	14 (1.1%)	314 (23.7%)	78 (5.9%)	78 (5.9%)	4 (0.3%)	87 (6.6%)	66.4	123^rd of 396 public high schools	68.9%		57.6	170^th of 438 public high schools	61.2%	47		52.4	52.4			63.3	63.3			39.7	39.7			$20,312	$1,114	$19,198
Ferndale Re-Engagement	Public	9-12	6041 Vista Drive	Ferndale	98248	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9362	33	0		75.8%	17 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)														$5,509	$444	$5,065
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement	Public	9-12	3028 Lindbergh Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Meridian School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 318-2280	21	0		33.3%	8 (38.1%)	1 (4.8%)	9 (42.9%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)														$4,616	$67	$4,548
Cap Sante High School	Public	9-12	1600 20th Street	Anacortes	98221	Skagit County	Anacortes School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 503-1303	50	3	20.0	42.0%	33 (66.0%)	1 (2.0%)	9 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)	16.3	347^th of 396 public high schools	12.4%		16.9	373^rd of 438 public high schools	14.8%	26		25.0	25.0			42.9	42.9							$14,015	$51	$13,963

Frequently Asked Questions about Orcas Island High School

How many students attend Orcas Island High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Orcas Island High School.

What district is Orcas Island High School in?

Orcas Island School District

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

What is the racial makeup of Orcas Island High School?

Students at Orcas Island High School are 59% White, 32% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Orcas Island High School a good school?

Orcas Island High School ranks 151^st of 396 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2016–17 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 8, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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