- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Friday Harbor, WA
Friday Harbor High School
Federal NCES profile for Friday Harbor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530765001125
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friday Harbor High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Friday Harbor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Friday Harbor High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friday Harbor High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Friday Harbor, WA.
School address
District: San Juan Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530765001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Friday Harbor High School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530765001125 · Friday Harbor, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 18.2:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students)
Friday Harbor High School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Friday Harbor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor Elementary School
329 students
- This school
Friday Harbor High School
255 students
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor Middle School
157 students
- Griffin Bay Sc 47
Griffin Bay School
47 students
- Griffin Bay Sc 6
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
6 students
What this shows Friday Harbor High School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friday Harbor High School compares
Friday Harbor High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Friday Harbor High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for San Juan Island School District reports $19,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friday Harbor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friday Harbor Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffin Bay School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Friday Harbor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Friday Harbor
1 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Friday Harbor High School
How many students attend Friday Harbor High School?
Friday Harbor High School has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Friday Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friday Harbor High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friday Harbor High School?
28.6% of students at Friday Harbor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friday Harbor High School?
The largest demographic group at Friday Harbor High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Friday Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friday Harbor High School?
Friday Harbor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Friday Harbor High School rank among public schools in Friday Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Friday Harbor High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Friday Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Friday Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Island School District?
Besides Friday Harbor High School, San Juan Island School District also operates Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students), Friday Harbor Middle School (157 students), and Griffin Bay School (47 students). See the San Juan Island School District district page for the complete list.