- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530930001591
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vashon · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Vashon Island High School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530930001591 · Vashon, WA High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 21.3:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Chautauqua Elementary (480 students)
Vashon Island High School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vashon Island High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vashon Island High School
511 students
- Chautauqua Ele
Chautauqua Elementary
480 students
- Mcmurray Middl
Mcmurray Middle School
355 students
- Family Link 72
Family Link
72 students
- Student Link 50
Student Link
50 students
What this shows Vashon Island High School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vashon Island High School compares
Vashon Island 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,724
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 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.
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
District finance for Vashon Island School District reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.