Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
715 School Rd,  Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island School District
3.7
3.9
152 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kyle Freeman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
91.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
41.2%
State Average
41.7%
Science
52.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
56.6%
Female
43.4%
White
67.8%
Hispanic
21.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
Native American
1.3%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#18 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
Source: Niche

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.
Western Washington University 64 Students
University of Washington 61 Students
Washington State University 29 Students
Portland State University 20 Students
Oregon State University 16 Students
University of Oregon 15 Students
Stanford University 14 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 13 Students
Yale University 12 Students
Whitman College 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Engineering 11 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Journalism 8 Students
Interior Design 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/14/2022
I enjoy Orcas Island High School because it is a unique school on an island that I feel comfortable and welcome in. All the students know each other and get one-on-one interactions with teachers.
3.0 NicheUser
2/17/2015
There are not enough options for kids due to both lack of funding as well as the small school size and the fact that we live on an Island.
3.0 NicheUser
3/7/2013
Some teachers are pretty good and care about the subjects but others are boring and don't do anything engaging. Mostly teachers are OK, some also expect too much out of students.
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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...
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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.
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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....
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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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