Top Rankings
Anacortes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,551 students in Anacortes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Anacortes School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,551 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Anacortes School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 306 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.68
# American Indian Students
28 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
25 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,908 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
75%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
217 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
187
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,501 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,501
$19,148
Spending / Student
$18,213
$19,607
Best Anacortes School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anacortes High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Anacortes Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Fidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13590 Gibralter Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Island View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Erie Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 41st Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Grades: PK-3
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,551 students.
What is the rank of Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District is ranked #12 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anacortes School District?
75% of Anacortes School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Anacortes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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