Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Skagit Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skagit Academy's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skagit Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skagit Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skagit Academy's ranking?
Skagit Academy is ranked #963 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skagit Academy often compared to?
Skagit Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skagit Academy?
The graduation rate of Skagit Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Skagit Academy?
301 students attend Skagit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Skagit Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skagit Academy?
Skagit Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skagit Academy offer ?
Skagit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Skagit Academy part of?
Skagit Academy is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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