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#2086 of 2,228 schools in WA
South Whidbey Academy
High School · South Whidbey School District · Langley, WA
A high school in Langley, WA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 39% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Whidbey Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Whidbey Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Langley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,490
Median home value
$646,100
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Island Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Whidbey School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Whidbey Academy is listed in South Whidbey School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Whidbey Academy
South Whidbey Academy is a public high school in Langley, WA, part of South Whidbey School District, serving approximately 43 students in grades 10th-12th with a 43:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,086 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Whidbey Academy
What grades does South Whidbey Academy serve?
South Whidbey Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend South Whidbey Academy?
South Whidbey Academy has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Academy is 43:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Whidbey Academy rank in WA?
South Whidbey Academy ranks #2,086 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is South Whidbey Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Whidbey Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 South Whidbey Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Whidbey Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is South Whidbey Academy a charter school?
No, South Whidbey Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Whidbey Academy a Title I school?
No, South Whidbey Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Whidbey Academy?
55.8% of students at South Whidbey Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.0%
- Phone
- (360) 221-4300
- Area population (ZIP 98260)
- 5,480
- Area median age
- 63.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98260; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2019, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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