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Student Link

Grades 09–12 · High · Vashon, WA · NCES 530930003112

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

50

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

27.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington high enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

355

Student Link: 50 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

27.8:1 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
39
Teachers (FTE)
1.8
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1

What the reported data says about Student Link

Student Link is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Vashon. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Vashon Island School District. NCES reports 50 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.8:1, 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 (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Student Link

  1. 1How do the reported 27.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
56%
Lunch program
No

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

  • White76%
  • Hispanic18%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6%

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

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.

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Public schools near Student Link

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Vashon Island High School

High · Vashon Island School District

09–12511under 0.1 mi
Maritime High School

High · Highline School District

09–121266.1 mi
Big Picture School

High · Highline School District

06–122336.1 mi
CHOICE Academy

High · Highline School District

06–121766.3 mi
Puget Sound Skills Center

High · Highline School District

10–1236.4 mi
Highline High School

High · Highline School District

09–121,4236.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Student Link

What grades does Student Link serve?

Student Link reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Vashon Island School District.

How many students attend Student Link?

Student Link reported 50 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 39 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Student Link?

The calculated ratio is 27.8:1, based on 50 students and 1.8 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 Student Link a public, charter, or magnet school?

Student Link is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vashon Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Student Link students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56% 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 Student Link in?

Student Link is part of Vashon Island School District, based in Vashon, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Student Link?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vashon Island High School (under 0.1 mi), Maritime High School (6.1 mi), Big Picture School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.