- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Langley, WA
South Whidbey High School
Federal NCES profile for South Whidbey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530819001878
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Whidbey High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Langley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Whidbey High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Langley, WA.
School address
District: South Whidbey School District · Washington
NCES ID 530819001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Whidbey High School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530819001878 · Langley, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17.7:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Whidbey Elementary (485 students)
South Whidbey High School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Whidbey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Elementary
485 students
- This school
South Whidbey High School
390 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Middle
290 students
- South Whidbey 42
South Whidbey Academy
42 students
- South Whidbey 6
South Whidbey Special Services
6 students
What this shows South Whidbey High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Whidbey High School compares
South Whidbey High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, South Whidbey High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey Special Services | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Whidbey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Whidbey High School
How many students attend South Whidbey High School?
South Whidbey High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Langley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Whidbey High School?
20.8% of students at South Whidbey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Whidbey High School?
The largest demographic group at South Whidbey High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Langley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Whidbey High School?
South Whidbey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South Whidbey High School rank among public schools in Langley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey High School ranks #1 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 High School, South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey Elementary (485 students), South Whidbey Middle (290 students), and South Whidbey Academy (42 students). See the South Whidbey School District district page for the complete list.