South Whidbey Academy

www.sw.wednet.edu

42 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

South Whidbey Academy (SWA), located in Langley, Washington, is a specialized alternative learning program within the South Whidbey School District. Designed to provide a flexible and personalized educational experience, the academy serves students who may benefit from non-traditional settings, smaller class sizes, and a more individualized approach to instruction. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between students, families, and staff to create a supportive environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and academic goals.

The academy’s curriculum focuses on blending rigorous academic standards with the autonomy necessary for independent study and experiential learning. By offering pathways that differ from the comprehensive high school experience, South Whidbey Academy empowers students to take ownership of their education while remaining connected to the broader community. The program is ideal for those seeking a self-paced or project-based academic structure, aiming to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance needed to reach graduation and beyond.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

42.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Whidbey Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
27 (65.9%)
Hispanic
6 (14.6%)
Two or More
4 (9.8%)
American Indian
3 (7.3%)
Asian
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Whidbey School District
Phone:	(360)221-4300
Website:	http://www.sw.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 21