SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

What SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT does

San Juan Island School District is a Washington State public school district (legal entity San Juan Island School District #149) operating since 1897 and headquartered in Friday Harbor, Washington. The district serves more than 750 K-12 students across five facilities: Friday Harbor Elementary School (K-5, Principal Holly Wehner), Friday Harbor Middle School (6-8, Principal Rod Turnbull), Friday Harbor High School (9-12, Principal Andrea Hillman), Griffin Bay School (alternative program), and Stuart Island School (K-8, state-designated 'Remote and Necessary'). A Superintendent-led central office provides finance, HR, special services, transportation, food service, IT, facilities, and capital projects oversight. Student services include Advanced Placement coursework, a STEAM Learning Center, Career Technical Education, marine biology immersion via the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, athletics largely funded by the San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, and a Food for Thought meal program. A school nurse serves more than 800 students.

The district's operating technology is conventional K-12 administrative SaaS: Skyward as the student information system (with Family & Student Access for grades and online meal payments), Google Apps for Education for collaboration, Finalsite as the website platform, SafeSchools for annual staff safety training, and BoardDocs for paperless board governance. Infrastructure investments include an 8.1 kW rooftop solar array at FHHS (30 panels producing ~8,260 kWh/year) supplementing a prior Bonneville Solar4R Schools installation for a total of more than 60 solar panels districtwide.

Revenue mechanics are public-sector: an $18 million annual budget funded through voter-approved local levies (Educational Programs and Operations Levy; Capital Projects and Technology Levy), Washington State education allocations, and federal grants. Approximately 130 employees draw payroll and benefits from this budget. Local meal charges (e.g., $4.10 MS/HS lunch, $2.80 breakfast prepaid; free/reduced for elementary and income-eligible families) constitute a minor ancillary revenue stream through the Skyward payment portal. The February 2026 EP&O Levy renewal passed with 74.85% voter approval, sustaining the funding base through approximately 2030.

Name

SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

San Juan Island School District #149

Website

https://sjisd.wednet.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Juan Island School District is a Washington State public K-12 district (District #149) serving more than 750 students across five schools on San Juan and Stuart Islands, operating on an $18 million annual budget funded primarily by voter-approved levies and state appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district administration
• STEAM education programs
• Public school funding
• Food service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Friday harbor, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates with a $18 million annual budget funded through local voter-approved levies, state education funding, and federal grants. Local levies include EP&O Levy and Capital Projects and Technology Levy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Juan Island School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers standards-based education to more than 750 students across four schools on San Juan Island and one remote school on Stuart Island. Its offering spans developmental preschool through grade 12, including a dedicated STEAM Learning Center, Advanced Placement coursework, Career Technical Education, athletics, mental health and special services, and the "Food for Thought" food service program. Operations are funded through an approximately $18 million annual budget drawn from state education funding, federal grants, and voter-approved local levies.

Product overview

San Juan Island School District operates as a unified school district serving over 750 students across five distinct educational facilities on San Juan Island, Washington. The district's portfolio includes four main schools (Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, Friday Harbor High School, and Griffin Bay School) plus the remote Stuart Island School, each serving different grade levels. The district offers a comprehensive STEAM Learning Center, the Food for Thought food service program, and SafeSchools training platform. The schools provide standards-based academic curricula aligned with state learning standards, with the high school offering Advanced Placement (AP) classes and the district maintaining a focus on STEM education through its specialized learning center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Friday Harbor Elementary School (FHES) Public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade 5, located at 95 Grover Street in Friday Harbor, Washington. Led by Principal Holly Wehner.
• Friday Harbor Middle School (FHMS) Public middle school serving students in grades 6-8, located at 85 Blair Avenue in Friday Harbor, Washington. Led by Principal Rod Turnbull.
• Friday Harbor High School (FHHS) Public high school serving students in grades 9-12 at 45 Blair Avenue in Friday Harbor, Washington. Offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes and comprehensive athletic programs. Led by Principal Andrea Hillman.
• Griffin Bay School (GBS) Alternative educational program within the San Juan Island School District providing non-traditional learning pathways for students seeking an alternative to the standard K-12 schools.
• Stuart Island School
• STEAM Learning Center District Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics learning facility supporting college and career pathways through a robust STEAM program, with state funding secured by State Senator Ranker.
• Food for Thought Lunch Program District food service program offering unprocessed, locally sourced meals prepared by staff with help from culinary-minded students, with tiered pricing by school level and free/reduced meals based on income eligibility.
• SafeSchools Training Annual safety training platform for district staff, substitutes, and coaches covering required school-safety training mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74.85% voter approval for EP&O Levy renewal (February 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Juan Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation that contributes thousands of dollars to school programs annually. Publishes annual Student Directory phone book. Partners with district on fundraising and educational support initiatives.
• Friday Harbor Laboratories (UW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Washington Marine Labs provides marine biology immersion to K-12 students with field work and science methodology. Interlocal agreement for science outreach program.
• San Juan Island Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributes thousands of dollars to school programs annually as part of the island's strong community support for education.
• San Juan Island Park and Recreation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides nearly full funding for athletics, freeing up hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for academic programs.
• Island RecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation organization supporting student activities and community engagement.
• Head Start San Juan IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education program with interlocal agreement for building usage and coordination.
• Safe San JuansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity safety organization with interlocal agreement for services and coordination.
• San Juan Community TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts venue that partners with schools for drama programs and performing arts opportunities.
• San Juan CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government with various interlocal agreements for services and coordination.
• Skagit Valley CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner with interlocal agreement for Head Start building usage.
• University of Washington in the High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW program providing college-level coursework and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students.
• FHES PTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-teacher organization supporting Friday Harbor Elementary School.
• FHMS PTOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-teacher organization supporting Friday Harbor Middle School.
• FHHS PTSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-teacher-student association supporting Friday Harbor High School.
• Purple & Gold ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity athletic support organization.
• San Juan Island Family Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support services with interlocal agreement for PIP Program.
• United Way of San Juan CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization supporting families and educational programs.
• Washington State PTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level parent-teacher association supporting local PTAs.
• Stocker FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate foundation contributing to school programs.
• The Honeywell Charitable FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate charitable foundation supporting education.
• Band Families & FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization supporting band and music programs.
• Valmark, IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner supporting school programs.
• San Juan and Shaw Island School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlocal agreement for shared services of Dr. Becky Bell.
• Northwest ESD 189minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Service District providing consortium membership for Safe and Drug Free Schools, prevention services, and technical support.
• State Senator RankerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed delegation in procuring state funding for STEM Learning Center.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Concrete School District: Very small rural Washington K-12 public district with comparable enrollment, levy-dependent funding, and operational constraints typical of remote public K-12 systems.
• La Conner School District: Small Skagit County, WA public K-12 district serving a similarly tight-knit community with voter-supported levies and a comparable per-pupil funding profile.
• Coupeville School District: Small Whidbey Island public K-12 district in Island County, WA with a comparable enrollment scale (~750 students), island geography, and similar reliance on local levies.
• Orcas Island School District: Neighboring San Juan County public K-12 school district serving Orcas Island with similar small-island, community-funded operating model and overlapping student/family demographics.
• Port Townsend School District: Small public K-12 district in a ferry-dependent, geographically isolated Pacific NW community with a similar budget scale and strong community-engagement culture.
• Lopez Island School District: Another small San Juan County public K-12 district on a ferry-accessible island with comparable scale, voter-funded levies, and remote-island logistics challenges.
• Shaw Island School District: Small San Juan County K-8 public school district sharing the same island geography, voter-levy funding model, and interlocal agreement culture as San Juan Island School District.

Regional players

• Anacortes School District: Larger public K-12 district in Skagit County, WA serving a coastal/island-adjacent community; serves as a regional reference point for Pacific NW small-city district funding models.

Broad incumbents

• San Juan County: The county government encompassing San Juan Island School District — relevant for interlocal agreements, transportation coordination, and shared services that shape the district's operating environment.

Others

• Northwest ESD 189: Educational Service District providing consortium services (Safe and Drug Free Schools, prevention services, technical support) to San Juan Island School District and other small districts in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/San-Juan-Island-School-District-134847409900262
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-juan-island-school-district

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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