Total enrollment
8,561
-383 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Island County
Washington · Public K-12
Island County is one of Washington's public-school counties, with 26 campuses serving about 8,561 students (12 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $90,551.
7-year change in Island County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
-2 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 66%
% Hispanic
18%
was 15%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
26
4 districts
Enrollment
8,561
NCES CCD
Median income
$90,551
Above Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.4%
Below Washington avg
Elementary
12
3,949 students
Middle
4
1,920 students
High
8
2,307 students
Combined / other
2
385 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oak Harbor School District
5,635 students · 4 districts in Island County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Island County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
17.3% under 18
Test scores in Island County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hillcrest Elementary· 74.0%
- Coupeville High School· 73.8%
- South Whidbey High School· 63.3%
- Coupeville Elementary School· 62.0%
- Oak Harbor High School· 61.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Broad View Elementary· 39.5%
- Elger Bay Elementary· 42.7%
- Olympic View Elem· 45.6%
- South Whidbey Middle· 45.6%
- South Whidbey Elementary· 49.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Oak Harbor | High | 09-12 | 1,562 | · |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Oak Harbor | Middle | 05-06 | 767 | · |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Oak Harbor | Middle | 07-08 | 705 | · |
| Coupeville Elementary School | Coupeville | Elementary | PK-05 | 492 | · |
| South Whidbey Elementary | Langley | Elementary | KG-05 | 485 | · |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Oak Harbor | Elementary | KG-04 | 460 | · |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Oak Harbor | Elementary | KG-04 | 419 | · |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Oak Harbor | Elementary | PK-04 | 411 | · |
| Olympic View Elem | Oak Harbor | Elementary | KG-04 | 411 | · |
| Utsalady Elementary | Camano Island | Elementary | KG-05 | 391 | · |
| South Whidbey High School | Langley | High | 09-12 | 390 | · |
| Homeconnection | Oak Harbor | Combined | KG-12 | 385 | · |
| Elger Bay Elementary | Camano Island | Elementary | KG-05 | 376 | · |
| Broad View Elementary | Oak Harbor | Elementary | KG-04 | 369 | · |
| South Whidbey Middle | Langley | Middle | 06-08 | 290 | · |
| Coupeville High School | Coupeville | High | 09-12 | 256 | · |
| Coupeville Middle School | Coupeville | Middle | 06-08 | 158 | · |
| Special Education | Oak Harbor | Elementary | PK-PK | 135 | · |
| Coupeville Open Academy | Coupeville | High | 09-12 | 46 | · |
| South Whidbey Academy | Langley | High | 10-12 | 42 | · |
| iGrad Academy | Oak Harbor | High | 09-12 | 11 | · |
| Island County Corrections Facility Ed Program | Coupeville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Island Juvenile Detention Education Program | Coupeville | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| Oak Harbor Virtual Academy | Oak Harbor | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| South Whidbey Special Services | Langley | Elementary | PK-01 | 0 | · |
| Toddler Learning Center | Oak Harbor | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Island County
About Island County
Island County is an average-sized county of about 86,836 residents in Washington. Its public-school system teaches approximately 8,561 students across 26 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $90,551, about 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% above the Washington median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Island County comprises 12 elementary schools (3,949 students), 4 middle schools (1,920), 8 high schools (2,307), and 2 combined or other schools.
Oak Harbor School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,635 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 4%: 8,944 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,561 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 23 to 21 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 66% to 61% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Island County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data