For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 742 students in Orcas Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Orcas Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
742 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Orcas Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
25%
# Black Students
2 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
542 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
73%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
46
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,570
$19,148
Spending / Student
$17,388
$19,607
Best Orcas Island School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: K-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Orcas Island Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Grades: K-6
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Waldron Island School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Waldron, WA 98297
(206) 376-2286
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District manages 6 public schools serving 742 students.
What is the rank of Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District is ranked #153 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Orcas Island School District?
73% of Orcas Island School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orcas Island School District?
Orcas Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Orcas Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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