For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,599 students in Island County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA are South Whidbey High School, Coupeville High School and Homeconnection. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Island County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Island County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coupeville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Island County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Coupeville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
950 Nw 2nd Ave.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,607 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Igrad Academy
Alternative School
#1 Wildcat Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(253) 373-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%
501 N Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4522
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Open Den
Alternative School
501 South Main
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2404
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Island County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Gr: K-12
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 19%
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Island County, WA include South Whidbey High School, Coupeville High School and Homeconnection.
How many public high schools are located in Island County?
10 public high schools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Island County include: Oak Harbor High School vs. Coupeville High School, Coupeville High School vs. Oak Harbor High School, South Whidbey High School vs. Coupeville High School
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