Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, La Center High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
La Center High School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Center High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Center High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Center High School's ranking?
La Center High School is ranked #561 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Center High School?
The graduation rate of La Center High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Center High School?
507 students attend La Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of La Center High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Center High School?
La Center High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does La Center High School offer ?
La Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Center High School part of?
La Center High School is part of La Center School District.
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