Very Good
#648 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Friday Harbor High School
High School · San Juan Island School District
PO Box 458, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
18.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
18.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#648 of 2,228
In Friday Harbor
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
San Juan Island School District
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Friday Harbor High School
Friday Harbor High School is a public high school in Friday Harbor, WA, part of San Juan Island School District. Friday Harbor High School serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Friday Harbor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Friday Harbor High School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Friday Harbor High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- WA avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at Friday Harbor High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Friday Harbor High School — Students at Friday Harbor High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.
How Friday Harbor High School Compares
See how Friday Harbor High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO Box 458, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friday Harbor High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Anacortes High School (rated 8.0/10, 18.3 miles away, in nearby Anacortes), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lopez Middle High School (rated 6.8/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Lopez Island), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Cap Sante High School (rated 6.6/10, 18.3 miles away, in nearby Anacortes), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Friday Harbor, see our Friday Harbor schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Middle School Friday Harbor | 0.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Griffin Bay School Friday Harbor | 0.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors Friday Harbor | 0.1 mi | — |
| STILLPOINT SCHOOL Friday Harbor | 0.3 mi | — |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Friday Harbor | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Shaw Island | 3.7 mi | — |
| Lopez Middle High School Lopez Island | 6.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Lopez Elementary School Lopez Island | 6.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Waldron Island School Waldron Island | 11.9 mi | — |
| Decatur Elementary Anacortes | 8.9 mi | — |
| SALMONBERRY SCHOOL Eastsound | 12.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Orcas Island Elementary School Eastsound | 12.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Orcas Island High School Eastsound | 12.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Orcas Island Middle School Eastsound | 12.5 mi | 4.0 |
| OASIS K-12 Eastsound | 12.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public Eastsound | 12.5 mi | — |
| ORCAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Eastsound | 12.8 mi | — |
| Beach Elem Lummi Island | 20.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Anacortes High School Anacortes | 18.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Cap Sante High School Anacortes | 18.3 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98250 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,146
Median Home Value
$745,700
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Population
9,127
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Avg Commute
14.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
55.1
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|---|---|
| AUBURN ADVENTIST ACADEMY Auburn, WA | 7.4 |
| CHOICE Academy Seattle, WA | 7.4 |
| Davenport Senior High School Davenport, WA | 7.4 |
| LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Union Gap, WA | 7.4 |
| Discovery High School Camas, WA | 7.3 |
| Oroville Middle-High School Oroville, WA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friday Harbor High School
What grades does Friday Harbor High School serve?
Friday Harbor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Friday Harbor High School?
Friday Harbor High School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friday Harbor High School rank in WA?
Friday Harbor High School ranks #648 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Friday Harbor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friday Harbor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Friday Harbor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friday Harbor High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Friday Harbor High School a charter school?
No, Friday Harbor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Friday Harbor High School a Title I school?
No, Friday Harbor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friday Harbor High School?
41.6% of students at Friday Harbor High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (360) 378-5215
Resources & Links
District
San Juan Island School District- District Enrollment
- 802
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,645
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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