Vashon Island High School

511 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vashon Island High School, located on Vashon Island, Washington, serves as the primary public secondary school for its island community. Because of its unique geographic location, the school fosters a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes strong relationships between students, faculty, and the broader Vashon community. The school is known for a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, often leveraging the island’s distinctive culture and natural environment to enrich the student experience.

Beyond standard academics, Vashon Island High School is highly regarded for its commitment to the arts, athletics, and social-emotional learning. The school encourages a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare graduates for a wide range of post-secondary pathways, including college, vocational training, and creative endeavors. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and civic engagement, the school acts as a central hub for the island, reflecting the values of sustainability, artistic expression, and community service that characterize the local population.

511

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vashon Island High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	67
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
395 (77.3%)
Hispanic
67 (13.1%)
Two or More
37 (7.2%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vashon Island School District
Phone:	(206)463-9171
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 134

Grade 10 129

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 140