For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 898 students in San Juan County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA are Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Griffin Bay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
San Juan 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 Friday Harbor High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Juan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friday Harbor High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-5215
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Griffin Bay School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Blair Avenue
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
Alternative School
85 Blair Ave
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3292
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, WA include Friday Harbor High School, Orcas Island High School and Griffin Bay School.
How many public high schools are located in San Juan County?
6 public high schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Juan County include: Orcas Island High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Middle High School vs. Orcas Island High School
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