Vashon Island High School

9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Vashon Island High School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Vashon Island High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vashon Island High School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#230 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
60-64%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vashon Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
85-89%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
13%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
75%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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(18-19)
90-94%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vashon Island High School's ranking?
Vashon Island High School is ranked #230 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Vashon Island High School often compared to?
Vashon Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Seattle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vashon Island High School?
The graduation rate of Vashon Island High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vashon Island High School?
542 students attend Vashon Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vashon Island High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vashon Island High School?
Vashon Island High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vashon Island High School offer ?
Vashon Island High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vashon Island High School part of?
Vashon Island High School is part of Vashon Island School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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