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 257 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 higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- 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%)
- 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 257 students has stayed relatively flat 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
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
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 0.47, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Lopez Middle High School, Orcas Island 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 84%.
How many students attend Friday Harbor High School?
257 students attend Friday Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Friday Harbor High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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