Griffin Bay School

San Juan Island School District
85 BLAIR STREET
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
36 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Griffin Bay School, located in Friday Harbor, Washington, is an alternative learning institution operating under the San Juan Island School District. The school is designed to provide a flexible and personalized educational environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional instruction. By focusing on individualized learning plans, the school caters to students who need a more self-directed or supportive atmosphere to meet their academic goals and earn their high school diplomas.

The program emphasizes a balance of academic rigor and student agency, utilizing both online curricula and on-site support from certified teachers. Because of its small size and close-knit community, Griffin Bay School fosters strong relationships between students and staff, creating a safe space for personal growth and educational advancement. It serves as a vital resource for the San Juan Island community, offering a path to graduation for students who require an educational experience tailored to their unique learning styles and life circumstances.
36
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    25 (69.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (19.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Juan Island School District
Phone: (360)378-3292
Website: http://www.sjisd.wednet.edu/Domain/281
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 4
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio