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South Whidbey Academy

Public Grades 10-12

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.

Students ?

42.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,008

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260

(360) 221-4300

District: South Whidbey School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2004 → 59th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2004

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 42 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg60%

Washington avg49%

Not ranked this year

South Whidbey Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

62^nd of 247South Whidbey 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2016	6.8	430 of 443	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	11.3	408 of 445	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	55.5	180 of 437	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	28.1	321 of 434	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.4	305 of 455	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.6	292 of 417	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.5	263 of 341	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	42.5	266 of 396	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	5.4	373 of 399	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	17.4	334 of 394	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	48.7	224 of 390	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	39.6	239 of 392	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	33.8	251 of 355	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	27.7	308 of 390	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.6	315 of 413	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.5	276 of 382	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)39th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2019)29th percentile~ school

White (2022)21st percentile-5 vs school

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Schools Near South Whidbey Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Whidbey Academy	Public	10-12	5675 Maxwelton Road	Langley	98260	Island County	South Whidbey School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 221-4300	42	1	42.0	42.9%	27 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (14.3%)	1 (2.4%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)	61.5	61.5					$15,008	$10,235	$4,774
South Whidbey High School	Public	9-12	5675 Maxwelton	Langley	98260	Island County	South Whidbey School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 221-4300	390	22	17.6	37.2%	314 (80.5%)	7 (1.8%)	30 (7.7%)	8 (2.1%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	74.3	87^th of 438 public high schools	80.1%		89.7	41^st of 437 public high schools	90.6%	46	82.4	82.4	65.5	65.5	38.6	38.6	$20,877	$103	$20,774
Kamiak High School	Public	9-12	10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd	Mukilteo	98275	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 366-5400	2,384	97	24.6	36.9%	970 (40.7%)	176 (7.4%)	418 (17.5%)	507 (21.3%)	4 (0.2%)	17 (0.7%)	283 (11.9%)	87.3	43^rd of 438 public high schools	90.2%		87.4	48^th of 437 public high schools	89.0%	5	73.2	73.2	78.7	78.7	51.1	51.1	$16,239	$419	$15,820
Sno-Isle Skills Center	Public, Magnet	11-12	9001 Airport Road	Everett	98204	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	Yes	No	No	(425) 348-2208	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$18,848	$840	$18,009
Everett High School	Public	9-12	2416 Colby Ave.	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-4400	1,643	78	21.0	59.9%	757 (46.1%)	73 (4.4%)	479 (29.2%)	92 (5.6%)	15 (0.9%)	53 (3.2%)	150 (9.1%)	58.3	165^th of 438 public high schools	62.3%		58.2	162^nd of 437 public high schools	62.9%	3	58.4	58.4	62.2	62.2	33.3	33.3	$19,473	$484	$18,989
Sequoia High School	Public	9-12	3516 Rucker Ave.	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-5100	145	19	7.7	67.6%	76 (52.4%)	5 (3.4%)	34 (23.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	13 (9.0%)	19.5	358^th of 438 public high schools	18.3%		20.3	362^nd of 437 public high schools	17.2%	4	34.0	34.0	44.7	44.7			$46,375	$2,314	$44,061
Sno County Jail	Public	7-12	1918 Wall Street	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 339-4430	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Everett Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	3900 Broadway	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(425) 385-4071	45	0		66.7%	23 (51.1%)	1 (2.2%)	15 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	4 (8.9%)								(n/a)							$5,447	$380	$5,067
Pass Program	Public	6-12	2731 10th St. Suite 106	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Northwest Educational Service District 189	No	No	No	No	(425) 388-7877	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors	Public	9-12	9401 Sharon Drive	Everett	98204	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 356-1293	81	0		70.4%	26 (32.1%)	8 (9.9%)	37 (45.7%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.6%)								(n/a)							$5,912	$251	$5,660

Frequently Asked Questions about South Whidbey Academy

How many students attend South Whidbey Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended South Whidbey Academy.

What district is South Whidbey Academy in?

South Whidbey School District

What is the racial makeup of South Whidbey Academy?

Students at South Whidbey Academy are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

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