Enrollment
42
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Langley, WA
South Whidbey Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Whidbey Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530819002050
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Whidbey Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Langley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 42
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Langley, WA.
School address
District: South Whidbey School District · Washington
NCES ID 530819002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+26% vs state
What stands out at South Whidbey Academy
South Whidbey Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Langley, Washington, enrolling 42 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 42 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Langley's high schools, it stands alongside South Whidbey High School (390 students): South Whidbey Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey Elementary (485 students) and South Whidbey High School (390 students) alongside South Whidbey Academy.
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 South Whidbey Academy compares
South Whidbey Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,973
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, South Whidbey Academy is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Whidbey School District, which includes South Whidbey Academy.
$17,973
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 14.1%
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 South Whidbey Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey Special Services | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Whidbey Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Langley
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Whidbey Academy
How many students attend South Whidbey Academy?
South Whidbey Academy has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in Langley, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Whidbey Academy?
56.8% of students at South Whidbey Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Whidbey Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Whidbey Academy is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Langley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Whidbey Academy?
South Whidbey Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Whidbey Academy rank among public schools in Langley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Langley, 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 Langley on the city page.
Is South Whidbey Academy a good school?
South Whidbey Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 South Whidbey School District?
Besides South Whidbey Academy, South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey Elementary (485 students), South Whidbey High School (390 students), and South Whidbey Middle (290 students). See the South Whidbey School District district page for the complete list.
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