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Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island School District · San Juan County · 715 SCHOOL RD, Eastsound, WA 98245.0

(360)376-2287

8/10
#95
Rank 95 out of 378
Top 25%
English Language Arts9/10 · #68 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #121 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #144 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Orcas Island High School sits at the heart of one of the most beautiful and remote communities in the Pacific Northwest, serving students who grow up on a ferry-dependent island in the San Juans — and that setting shapes everything about the school's culture. With strong English scores and a tight-knit student body, it's the kind of place where kids know their teachers by name and community involvement isn't just encouraged, it's inevitable. Families who choose island life tend to value nature, independence, and a slower pace, and this school reflects all of that — it's a genuinely special place to grow up, even if the ferry schedule is part of your daily routine.

Student Demographics

51 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
31 (61%)
Other
20 (39%)

Key Indicators

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

181
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
9.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
13.9
Avg Class Size

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
53.3%
AP Participation
of students
81
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #371 · 36th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found