Excellent
#386 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 17% in state
Vashon Island High School
High School · Vashon Island School District · Vashon, WA
A high school in Vashon, WA where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9600 SW 204TH ST, Vashon, WA 98070
- Math 72% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Vashon Island High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 82% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vashon Island High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,750
Median home value
$717,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student LinkEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Family LinkEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 73 | 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.
Vashon Island School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vashon Island High School is listed in Vashon Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vashon Island High School
Vashon Island High School is a public high school in Vashon, WA, part of Vashon Island School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vashon Island High School
What grades does Vashon Island High School serve?
Vashon Island High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vashon Island High School?
Vashon Island High School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vashon Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vashon Island High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vashon Island High School rank in WA?
Vashon Island High School ranks #386 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Vashon Island High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vashon Island High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Vashon Island High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vashon Island High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vashon Island High School a charter school?
No, Vashon Island High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vashon Island High School a Title I school?
No, Vashon Island High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vashon Island High School?
28.1% of students at Vashon Island 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (206) 463-9171
- Area population (ZIP 98070)
- 10,424
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 · 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.
- 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 98070; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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