Vashon Island High School vs. West Seattle High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vashon Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Seattle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Vashon Island High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, West Seattle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
511 students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#204 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
134
365
Grade 10 Students
129
377
Grade 11 Students
108
362
Grade 12 Students
140
375
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%