Home > Washington > Skagit County > Anacortes

Running Start High School (Closed 2005)

1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221

Running Start High School serves 39 students in grades 11-12.

Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 11-12

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Running Start High School
11	16
12	23

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

39 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Running Start High School
2023	39
2022	39
2021	39
2020	39
2019	39
2018	39
2017	39
2016	39
2015	39
2004	32
2003	39
2002	63
2001	47

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

School Rankings

This School

State Level (WA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

16:1

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Running Start High School	Washington	Anacortes School District
2023	3%	1%	2%
2022	3%	1%	2%
2021	3%	1%	1%
2020	3%	1%	1%
2019	3%	1%	1%
2018	3%	1%	1%
2017	3%	1%	1%
2016	3%	2%	1%
2015	3%	1%
2003	3%	3%	1%
2000	3%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Running Start High School	Washington	Anacortes School District
2023	2%	9%	2%
2022	2%	9%	2%
2021	2%	8%	2%
2020	2%	8%	3%
2019	2%	8%	3%
2018	2%	8%	4%
2017	2%	8%	4%
2016	2%	8%	4%
2015	2%	8%	5%
2004	6%	8%	4%
2003	3%	8%	4%
2002	6%	8%	4%
2001	6%	7%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

n/a

26%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2004)
Year	Running Start High School	Washington	Anacortes School District
2004	6%	12%	4%
2002	2%	11%	3%
2000	2%	10%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

White

95%

48%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Running Start High School	Washington	Anacortes School District
2023	95%	49%	75%
2022	95%	50%	75%
2021	95%	51%	77%
2020	95%	53%	81%
2019	95%	53%	81%
2018	95%	55%	82%
2017	95%	55%	82%
2016	95%	56%	82%
2015	95%	57%	84%
2004	88%	71%	89%
2003	94%	71%	89%
2002	92%	73%	90%
2001	94%	74%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.10

0.69

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Running Start High School	Washington	Anacortes School District
2023	0.10	0.68	0.42
2022	0.10	0.68	0.42
2021	0.10	0.67	0.40
2020	0.10	0.65	0.34
2019	0.10	0.65	0.34
2018	0.10	0.64	0.31
2017	0.10	0.64	0.31
2016	0.10	0.63	0.31
2015	0.10	0.62	0.28
2004	0.22	0.48	0.21
2003	0.11	0.47	0.21
2002	0.15	0.45	0.20
2001	0.11	0.44	0.18

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Anacortes School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Running Start High School?

39 students attend Running Start High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Running Start High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What grades does Running Start High School offer ?

Running Start High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12

What school district is Running Start High School part of?

Running Start High School is part of Anacortes School District.

Recent Articles

January 03, 2026

Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide

Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.

January 03, 2026

New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide

Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.

January 02, 2026

How Technology Transforms Education in 2025

Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.