Vashon Island High School vs. West Seattle High School
Should I attend Vashon Island High School or West Seattle 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
Vashon Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Graduation Rate
West Seattle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades 8-12, Vashon Island High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, West Seattle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
542 students
1,226 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#331 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
87%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
155
374
Grade 10 Students
139
288
Grade 11 Students
119
299
Grade 12 Students
129
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
75%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
