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Orcas Island High School vs. Lopez Middle High School

Should you attend Orcas Island High School or Lopez Middle High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Orcas Island High School
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lopez Middle High School
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Orcas Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lopez Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Orcas Island High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Lopez Middle High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
170 students
114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orcas Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lopez Middle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orcas Island High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lopez Middle High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orcas Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lopez Middle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orcas Island School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lopez Middle High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lopez School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#490 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#999 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orcas Island High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lopez Middle High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in WA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orcas Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orcas Island School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lopez Middle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lopez School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in WA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orcas Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orcas Island School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lopez Middle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lopez School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in WA)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)
≥80%
(Top 50% in WA)
≥80%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Orcas Island High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orcas Island School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lopez Middle High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lopez School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orcas Island High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lopez Middle High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
19
Grade 9 Students
52
22
Grade 10 Students
38
22
Grade 11 Students
40
24
Grade 12 Students
40
11

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orcas Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orcas Island School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lopez Middle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lopez School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orcas Island High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orcas Island School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lopez Middle High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lopez School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orcas Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orcas Island School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lopez Middle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lopez School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orcas Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orcas Island School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lopez Middle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lopez School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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