Maritime High School vs Vashon Island High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maritime High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
126 students
Vashon Island High School
Vashon · Public high · Grades 9–12
511 students
| Measure | Maritime High School Des Moines, Washington | Vashon Island High School Vashon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 333 | #34 of 333 |
| National rank | #5536 of 16,910 | #2422 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 126 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Des Moines | Vashon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vashon Island High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 61.1).
- •Vashon Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 38.1%).
- •Maritime High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.2).
- •Vashon Island High School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 126.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maritime High School better than Vashon Island High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vashon Island High School ranks higher (73.7 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maritime High School and Vashon Island High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Vashon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maritime High School: 126. Vashon Island High School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maritime High School and Vashon Island High School rank in Washington?
Maritime High School is 110th of 333 and Vashon Island High School is 34th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).