Enrollment
511
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vashon, WA
Vashon Island High School
Federal NCES profile for Vashon Island High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530930001591
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vashon Island High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vashon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vashon Island High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vashon Island High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vashon, WA.
School address
District: Vashon Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530930001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vashon Island High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vashon Island High School
Vashon Island High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Vashon, Washington, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Vashon's high schools, it stands alongside Student Link (50 students): Vashon Island High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 25:1).
Vashon Island School District also operates Chautauqua Elementary (480 students) and Mcmurray Middle School (355 students) alongside Vashon Island 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 Vashon Island High School compares
Vashon Island 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$16,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Vashon Island High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vashon Island School District, which includes Vashon Island High School.
$16,974
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 Vashon Island High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Family Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Student Link | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vashon Island High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Vashon
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vashon Island High School
How many students attend Vashon Island High School?
Vashon Island High School has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vashon, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vashon Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vashon Island High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vashon Island High School?
17.3% of students at Vashon Island High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vashon Island High School?
The largest demographic group at Vashon Island High School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Vashon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vashon Island High School?
Vashon Island High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Vashon Island High School rank among public schools in Vashon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vashon Island High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vashon, 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 Vashon on the city page.
Is Vashon Island High School a good school?
Vashon Island High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. 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 Vashon Island School District?
Besides Vashon Island High School, Vashon Island School District also operates Chautauqua Elementary (480 students), Mcmurray Middle School (355 students), and Family Link (72 students). See the Vashon Island School District district page for the complete list.
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