Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12, La Center Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
School Overview
La Center Academy's student population of 37 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
La Center Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Center Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1

American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
67%
48%

Hawaiian
3%
2%

Two or more races
3%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Center Academy's ranking?
La Center Academy is ranked #790 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend La Center Academy?
37 students attend La Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Center Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does La Center Academy offer ?
La Center Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Center Academy part of?
La Center Academy is part of La Center School District.
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