For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 6,463 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA are Anacortes High School, Burlington Edison High School and La Conner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Skagit County, 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 Anacortes High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Skagit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anacortes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
La Conner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 N. 6th. St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Concrete High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Third Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #88.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
State Street High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 State Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3550
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
24828 Turning Point Court
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 5 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
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Cedars High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
Sedro Woolley Special Programs (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Skagit River School House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA include Anacortes High School, Burlington Edison High School and La Conner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Skagit County?
21 public high schools are located in Skagit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Skagit County include: Burlington-edison Alternative School vs. Burlington Edison High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. Burlington Edison High School, Sedro Woolley Senior High School vs. Mount Vernon High School
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