Enrollment
766
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anacortes, WA
Anacortes High School
Federal NCES profile for Anacortes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530015000016
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anacortes High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anacortes · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anacortes High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anacortes High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anacortes, WA.
School address
District: Anacortes School District · Washington
NCES ID 530015000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anacortes High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anacortes High School
Anacortes High School is a large high school in Anacortes, Washington, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 766 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Anacortes's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program (63 students): Anacortes High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes Middle School (617 students) and Island View Elementary (453 students) alongside Anacortes High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anacortes High School compares
Anacortes High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Anacortes High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anacortes School District, which includes Anacortes High School.
$18,179
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anacortes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Island View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fidalgo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Erie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cap Sante High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anacortes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Anacortes
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anacortes High School
How many students attend Anacortes High School?
Anacortes High School has 766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anacortes, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacortes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacortes High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anacortes High School?
20.7% of students at Anacortes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anacortes High School?
The largest demographic group at Anacortes High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anacortes High School?
Anacortes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anacortes High School rank among high schools in Anacortes?
By Resource Investment Index, Anacortes High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anacortes, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anacortes on the city page.
Is Anacortes High School a good school?
Anacortes High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anacortes School District?
Besides Anacortes High School, Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes Middle School (617 students), Island View Elementary (453 students), and Fidalgo Elementary (339 students). See the Anacortes School District district page for the complete list.
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