At a glance
Reported students
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
42:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
South Whidbey Academy: 42 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
42:1 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
- 43
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 43:1
What the reported data says about South Whidbey Academy
South Whidbey Academy is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Langley. It is one of 5 current school records connected to South Whidbey School District. NCES reports 42 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 42:1, above 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 (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 4.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Whidbey Academy
- 1How do the reported 42:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 4.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.3%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black0%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 South Whidbey School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Whidbey High School
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
South Whidbey Special Services
Elementary · Grades PK–01
0 reported students
South Whidbey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
290 reported students
South Whidbey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
485 reported students
Public schools near South Whidbey Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey High School High · South Whidbey School District | 09–12 | 390 | under 0.1 mi |
| Kamiak High School High · Mukilteo School District | 09–12 | 2,384 | 8.7 mi |
| Sno-Isle Skills Center High · Mukilteo School District | 11–12 | 0 | 8.9 mi |
| Everett High School High · Everett School District | 09–12 | 1,643 | 9.4 mi |
| Sequoia High School High · Everett School District | 09–12 | 145 | 9.5 mi |
| Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors High · Mukilteo School District | 09–12 | 81 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Whidbey Academy
What grades does South Whidbey Academy serve?
South Whidbey Academy reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in South Whidbey School District.
How many students attend South Whidbey Academy?
South Whidbey Academy reported 42 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 43 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Whidbey Academy?
The calculated ratio is 42:1, based on 42 students and 1 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 South Whidbey Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Whidbey Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Whidbey School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Whidbey Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Whidbey Academy in?
South Whidbey Academy is part of South Whidbey School District, based in Langley, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Whidbey Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Whidbey High School (under 0.1 mi), Kamiak High School (8.7 mi), Sno-Isle Skills Center (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.