Top Rankings
Orcas Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 807 students in Orcas Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Orcas Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
807 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orcas Island School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,373 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,856
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,373
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Orcas Island School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Waldron Island School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Orcas Island Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District manages 6 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the rank of Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District is ranked #92 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orcas Island School District?
68% of Orcas Island School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Orcas Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,373 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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