Enrollment
1,562
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Harbor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530594000903
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Harbor High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Harbor High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Harbor High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Harbor High School
Oak Harbor High School is a large high school in Oak Harbor, Washington, enrolling 1,562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,562 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oak Harbor's high schools, it stands alongside Igrad Academy (11 students): Oak Harbor High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students) and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students) alongside Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor High School compares
Oak Harbor 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,562
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,926
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 7.5%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Oak Harbor High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Harbor School District, which includes Oak Harbor High School.
$17,926
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 Oak Harbor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Harbor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Oak Harbor
1 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 (~1,562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Harbor High School
How many students attend Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School has 1,562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Harbor, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor High School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Harbor High School?
27.9% of students at Oak Harbor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Harbor High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Harbor High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Oak Harbor High School rank among public schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Oak 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 Oak Harbor on the city page.
Is Oak Harbor High School a good school?
Oak Harbor High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), North Whidbey Middle School (705 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (460 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.
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