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South Whidbey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 404 students in South Whidbey School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in South Whidbey School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in South Whidbey School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Whidbey High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
859 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
392,562 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
19,037 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Whidbey School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.68
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
79%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,395 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,535 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,395
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,535
$19,247
Best South Whidbey School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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