U.S. News has ranked Orcas Island High School as 15th in the state, a Silver ranking in the national index.
The rankings are based on 2009-10 data and indicate student enrollment (140), college readiness, math and reading proficiency and student/teacher ratio (12:1).
Subject Proficiency Testing
Student exit exams receive grades among multiple proficiency levels established by the state. These figures display how the school as a whole performed in different subjects.
Reading Proficiency Distribution
Reading proficiency is determined by student results on the school’s High School Proficiency Exam.
| Total Students Tested | 23 |
| Below Basic | 0% |
| Basic | 9% |
| Proficient | 30% |
| Advanced | 61% |
Math Proficiency Distribution
Math proficiency is determined by student results on the school’s High School Proficiency Exam.
| Total Students Tested | 21 |
| Below Basic | 9% |
| Basic | 26% |
| Proficient | 22% |
| Advanced | 35% |
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one exam. The Index determined which medals were awarded to qualified schools.
| College Readiness Index | 43.0 |
| Exam Used for Index | AP® |
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school’s student participation and performance on these exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
| Participation Rate | 64% |
| Participant Passing Rate | 56% |
| Exams Per Test Taker | 2.1 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 53% |
| Quality-Adjusted Participation Rate | 36% |
| Quality-Adjusted Exams Per Test Taker | 2.0 |
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state exams. The calculations by U.S. News were the first step in determining which schools qualified to receive medals.
| State Test Performance Index | 107.4 |
| Risk-Adjusted Performance Index | 20.5 |
Data is based on the 2009-10 school year.To read the full report, go to https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/washington/districts/orcas-island-school-district
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