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Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today unveiled the 2021 Best High Schools. The new edition ranks more than 17,800 public high schools throughout the country, measuring how well schools serve students from various social and economic backgrounds.

Overview of Orcas Island High School

Orcas Island High School is ranked ninth within Washington. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Orcas Island High School is 62%. The total minority enrollment is 27%, and 42% of students are economically disadvantaged. Orcas Island High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Orcas Island School District.

Orcas Island High School 2021 Rankings

Orcas Island High School is ranked #557 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

All Rankings

  • #557 in National Rankings
  • #9 in Washington High Schools
  • #43 in STEM High Schools

Scorecard

  • 62% Took at Least One AP® Exam
  • 53% Passed at Least One AP® Exam
  • 78% Mathematics Proficiency
  • 88% Graduation Rate

Ranking Factors

How Orcas Island High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,857 nationally ranked schools and 300 schools ranked in Washington.

RANKING FACTORS

NATIONAL

STATE

College Readiness Index Rank

#914

#18

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#599 (tie)

#13

Math and Reading Proficiency Rank

#1,339

#23

Math and Reading Performance Rank

#266

#5

Graduation Rate Rank

#12,535 (tie)

#204 (tie)
 

VIEW COMPLETE REPORT: www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/washington/districts/orcas-island-school-district/orcas-island-high-school-21080#map_section

 

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