Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Anacortes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anacortes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Anacortes High School's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anacortes High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anacortes High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anacortes High School's ranking?
Anacortes High School is ranked #199 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Anacortes High School often compared to?
Anacortes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington Edison High School, La Conner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anacortes High School?
The graduation rate of Anacortes High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Anacortes High School?
752 students attend Anacortes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Anacortes High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anacortes High School?
Anacortes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Anacortes High School offer ?
Anacortes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Anacortes High School part of?
Anacortes High School is part of Anacortes School District.
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