Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)

5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Washington state average of 72%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (12-13)
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(11-12)
40-59%
63%
(11-12)
60-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)
n/a
8%
Hispanic
(12-13)
n/a
20%
Black
(12-13)
n/a
5%
White
(12-13)
100%
59%
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)
n/a
6%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% WA state average).
How many students attend Whidbey Island Academy Shared School?
20 students attend Whidbey Island Academy Shared School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Whidbey Island Academy Shared School students are White.
What grades does Whidbey Island Academy Shared School offer ?
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Whidbey Island Academy Shared School part of?
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School is part of South Whidbey School District.

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