At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
797
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$19,645
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$11,336
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 775
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What current records say about San Juan Island School District
San Juan Island School District operates 6 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Friday Harbor, Washington. NCES reports 797 students and 52.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Washington agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 163 of 298 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $19,645 in current expenditure per pupil and $11,336 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 101 of 295 in Washington. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 17%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 52.1
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $15,362,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, Washington
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 48.5336, -123.0206
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.9%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 166 | 8.5:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 157 | 15.1:1 | 0 |
| High | 2 | 131 | 17.1:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 47 | 23.5:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in San Juan Island School District
6 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School | ElementaryKG–05 | 329 | 14:1 | |
| Friday Harbor High School | High09–12 | 255 | 17.1:1 | |
| Friday Harbor Middle School | Middle06–08 | 157 | 15.1:1 | |
| Griffin Bay School | OtherKG–12 | 47 | 23.5:1 | |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors | High10–12 | 6 | Not reported | |
| Stuart Island Elementary | ElementaryKG–08 | 3 | 3:1 |
Cities served by San Juan Island School District
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about San Juan Island School District
How many schools are in San Juan Island School District?
San Juan Island School District has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other.
How many students attend San Juan Island School District?
NCES reports 797 students for 2024–25, served by 52.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 163 of 298 Washington agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 775 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in San Juan Island School District?
The district-wide ratio is 15.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does San Juan Island School District spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $19,645 in current expenditure per pupil, including $11,336 for instruction. That ranks 101 of 295 comparable Washington agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in San Juan Island School District?
Friday Harbor High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 255 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in San Juan Island School District?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (360) 378-4133 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Washington districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
- Shaw Island School District1 schools · 8 students · 4 mi
- Lopez Island School District3 schools · 205 students · 6 mi
- Orcas Island School District6 schools · 807 students · 13 mi
- Anacortes School District8 schools · 2,595 students · 19 mi
- Oak Harbor School District12 schools · 5,635 students · 23 mi
- La Conner School District3 schools · 485 students · 26 mi