- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530819002050
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Langley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Whidbey Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530819002050 · Langley, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 56.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Whidbey Elementary (485 students)
South Whidbey Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Whidbey Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Elementary
485 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey High School
390 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Middle
290 students
- This school 42
South Whidbey Academy
42 students
- South Whidbey 6
South Whidbey Special Services
6 students
What this shows South Whidbey Academy reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Whidbey Academy compares
South Whidbey Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for South Whidbey School District reports $18,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), up 6.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.