South Whidbey High School
Langley, WA · South Whidbey School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
121st of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 72%▼ Declining
5675 Maxwelton, Langley, WA 98260
(360)221-4300NCES ID 530819001878Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Whidbey High School 121st of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 361 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 77.8% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 10.0% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 7.8% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $785K in zip 98260 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South Whidbey High School
- –South Whidbey AcademySouth Whidbey School District · 0 mi awayCompare
- #49Kamiak High SchoolMukilteo School District · 8.7 mi away49th of 437
ELA 76% ▲13 · Math 48% ▲12Compare - #436Everett Virtual AcademyEverett School District · 9.2 mi away436th of 437
ELA 5% ▼58 · Math 5% ▼31Compare - #156Everett High SchoolEverett School District · 9.4 mi away156th of 437
ELA 60% ▼3 · Math 32% ▼4Compare - #329Sequoia High SchoolEverett School District · 9.4 mi away329th of 437
ELA 44% ▼19 · Math 6% ▼30Compare - –Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open DoorsMukilteo School District · 10 mi awayCompare
- –Snohomish Detention CenterESD 189 acting as a school district · 10 mi awayCompare
- –Everett Reengagement AcademyEverett School District · 10 mi awayCompare
What school district is South Whidbey High School in?
South Whidbey High School is part of the South Whidbey School District district in Langley, Washington.
Is South Whidbey High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Whidbey High School 121st of 437 Washington high schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Whidbey High School?
White 78%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 2% (361 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Whidbey High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98260 is $785K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.