For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,597 students in Mount Vernon, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA are Aspire Academy, Skagit Academy and Mount Vernon Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Mount Vernon, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Grades: 10-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skagit County Detention Center
Magnet School
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Mount Vernon, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA include Aspire Academy, Skagit Academy and Mount Vernon Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
7 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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