Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
715 School Rd,  Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island School District
3.8
3.9
177 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kyle Freeman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
26
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
91.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
32.1%
Science
17.9%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
162:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
60.6%
Hispanic
30.9%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black
<1%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 74 Students
Western Washington University 71 Students
Washington State University 34 Students
Portland State University 25 Students
University of Oregon 23 Students
Stanford University 20 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 19 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 18 Students
Oregon State University 18 Students
Yale University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 25 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Journalism 9 Students
Interior Design 9 Students
Marketing 8 Students
English 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/23/2016
The school itself is small and crummy. The principal is rude and awful, the teachers are okay. The parents are controlling. We live on an island in the Pacific Northwest, that makes us very unique.
4.0 NicheUser
2/17/2015
We have a guidance counselor and a very accessible principle if policies are ever needed to be addressed. Our school has not had any big problems with dress code, and if there ever is an issue it is handled very well.
4.0 NicheUser
2/17/2015
Although I am not happy with the quality of all of the teachers and the classes available to me, I am luck to have grown u going to this high school because of its close knit community and the beautiful location.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/18/2017
For a very small school, Orcas does a tremendous job of providing quality, career/college preparatory education with a broad course offering. The staff is enthusiastic about the development of the students and providing unique opportunities for engaging with the wider world. Like many schools, fundi...
5.0 other
5/9/2016
Student leadership and school spirit efforts have brought new life to the school. Not only do students perform well in the classroom they are also proud of their school.
2.0 parent
8/11/2014
Harassment,Intimidation and Bullying is rampant at this school do to the unprofessional conduct of the Superintendent and Principal .They do not report/document incidents.They do not document investigation reports.It's look the other way and hope the parents just give up and drop it.The schools H.I....
5.0 parent
12/30/2011
I've had one child graduate from this school and one in the process. They are both gifted and motivated students. They have had every educational opportunity provided and I can't speak highly enough about the staff and teachers who care about every student and are there to teach and guide in every w...

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Orcas Island High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eastsound, WA and is served by the Orcas Island School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 177 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Orcas Island High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. Learn more about what Eastsound has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orcas Island High School.

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