Friday Harbor High School is a four-year public high school located in Friday Harbor, Washington, USA. It is the only public high school on San Juan Island, and it is a part of the San Juan Island School District. The boundary of the school district includes Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.
Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Friday Harbor High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Friday Harbor High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Friday Harbor, WA, covering approximately 258.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 20.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friday Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Friday Harbor High School's student population of 255 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Friday Harbor High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friday Harbor High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Friday Harbor Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friday Harbor High School's ranking?
Friday Harbor High School is ranked #315 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Friday Harbor High School often compared to?
Friday Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orcas Island High School, Lopez Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friday Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Friday Harbor High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Friday Harbor High School?
255 students attend Friday Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Friday Harbor High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friday Harbor High School?
Friday Harbor High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Friday Harbor High School offer ?
Friday Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Friday Harbor High School part of?
Friday Harbor High School is part of San Juan Island School District.
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