Vashon Island High School is a public high school located on Vashon Island, Washington. Vashon Island High School, a part of the Vashon Island School District, is the only high school to serve the island. VHS runs 9th through 12th grade.
Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Student Link 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 <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: STUDENT LINK's attendance zone covers the entire Vashon, WA school district and encompasses approximately 36.9 square miles. It typically takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Student Link ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Student Link's student population of 50 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student Link ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Student Link is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Green
School Mascot
Piracy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Link's ranking?
Student Link is ranked #798 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Student Link?
The graduation rate of Student Link is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Student Link?
50 students attend Student Link.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Student Link students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Student Link?
Student Link has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Student Link offer ?
Student Link offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Student Link part of?
Student Link is part of Vashon Island School District.
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