- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530594000903
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Oak Harbor High School held near 1,607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530594000903 · Oak Harbor, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,562 enr · 18:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students)
Oak Harbor High School held near 1,607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Oak Harbor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Harbor High School
1,562 students
- Oak Harbor Int
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
767 students
- North Whidbey
North Whidbey Middle School
705 students
- Hillcrest Elem 460
Hillcrest Elementary
460 students
- Crescent Harbo 419
Crescent Harbor Elem
419 students
- Oak Harbor Ele 411
Oak Harbor Elementary
411 students
What this shows Oak Harbor High School reports 1,562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Harbor High School compares
Oak 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$18,813
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
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.
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
District finance for Oak Harbor School District reports $18,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,562 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,566 (2022-23) → 1,607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
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 51/100 (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 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.
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.