Oak Harbor High School vs. South Whidbey High School
Should I attend Oak Harbor High School or South Whidbey High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oak Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Whidbey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,555 students in grades 9-12, Oak Harbor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades 8-12, South Whidbey High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,555 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#272 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
88%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
406
109
Grade 10 Students
391
95
Grade 11 Students
356
102
Grade 12 Students
402
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
58%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%