Vashon Island High School in Vashon, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Vashon Island High School is a rural public school in Vashon, Washington that is part of Vashon Island School District 402. It serves 510 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

510 Students

27 Teachers

9600 SW 204th St

Vashon, WA 98070 View local requests

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Vashon Island High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Vashon Island High School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Vashon Island High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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