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San Juan Island School District

285 Blair Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0458
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

San Juan Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 802 students in San Juan Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in San Juan Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
802 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Juan Island School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#80 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
41%
55%
53%
60-64%
49%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
21%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
71%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,802 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,318
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,802
$19,246

Best San Juan Island School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Friday Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Grover Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5209
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Friday Harbor Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5214
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Juan Island School District?
San Juan Island School District manages 5 public schools serving 802 students.
What is the rank of San Juan Island School District?
San Juan Island School District is ranked #74 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan Island School District?
71% of San Juan Island School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Juan Island School District?
San Juan Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is San Juan Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,802 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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