- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530015000016
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anacortes · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Anacortes High School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 530015000016 · Anacortes, WA High · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 19.6:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Anacortes Middle School (617 students)
Anacortes High School shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Anacortes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anacortes High School
766 students
- Anacortes Midd
Anacortes Middle School
617 students
- Island View El
Island View Elementary
453 students
- Fidalgo Elemen
Fidalgo Elementary
339 students
- Mount Erie Ele
Mount Erie Elementary
327 students
- Cap Sante High 50
Cap Sante High School
50 students
What this shows Anacortes High School reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anacortes High School compares
Anacortes High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Anacortes School District reports $18,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~766 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), down 48.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.