For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 593 students in La Center, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in La Center, WA are La Center High School and La Center Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Center, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in La Center have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
La Center, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Center High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Center, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Center, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Center, WA include La Center High School and La Center Academy.
How many public high schools are located in La Center?
2 public high schools are located in La Center.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center?
La Center public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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