At a glance
Reported students
255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
102
Friday Harbor High School: 255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Friday Harbor High School
Friday Harbor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Friday Harbor. It is one of 6 current school records connected to San Juan Island School District. NCES reports 255 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, below the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Friday Harbor High School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Juan Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
High · Grades 10–12
6 reported students
Friday Harbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
329 reported students
Friday Harbor Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
157 reported students
Griffin Bay School
Other · Grades KG–12
47 reported students
Stuart Island Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
3 reported students
Public schools near Friday Harbor High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors High · San Juan Island School District | 10–12 | 6 | under 0.1 mi |
| Friday Harbor Middle School Middle · San Juan Island School District | 06–08 | 157 | under 0.1 mi |
| Griffin Bay School Other · San Juan Island School District | KG–12 | 47 | under 0.1 mi |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Elementary · San Juan Island School District | KG–05 | 329 | 0.6 mi |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Elementary · Shaw Island School District | KG–08 | 8 | 3.7 mi |
| Lopez Middle High School High · Lopez Island School District | 07–12 | 111 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friday Harbor High School
What grades does Friday Harbor High School serve?
Friday Harbor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Juan Island School District.
How many students attend Friday Harbor High School?
Friday Harbor High School reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friday Harbor High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 255 students and 14.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Friday Harbor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friday Harbor High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Juan Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Friday Harbor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Friday Harbor High School in?
Friday Harbor High School is part of San Juan Island School District, based in Friday Harbor, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friday Harbor High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Griffin Bay School Open Doors (under 0.1 mi), Friday Harbor Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Griffin Bay School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.