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South Whidbey School District

Washington · Public School District
5
Schools
1,202
Students
$20,796
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
34.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
89.8%
Graduation Rate
+3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Whidbey School District is a public school district in Washington serving 1,202 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,796 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
South Whidbey ElementaryKG–06571
South Whidbey Special ServicesPK–016
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Whidbey Middle07–08204
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
South Whidbey Academy10–1237
South Whidbey High School09–12384
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,796+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
25%
State
60.7%
Local (property tax)
25.2%
Federal
14.1%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,202
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.8% graduation rate — 3.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,796 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Whidbey School District?
South Whidbey School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,202 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Whidbey School District?
The graduation rate is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Whidbey School District spend per student?
South Whidbey School District spends $20,796 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Whidbey School District?
35% of students in South Whidbey School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Whidbey School District?
No, South Whidbey School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Whidbey School District serve?
South Whidbey School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Whidbey School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Whidbey School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.