For the 2024 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public high schools serving 9,229 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington are International Community School, Mercer Island High School and Newport Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Washington blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newport Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Washington (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer Island High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Senior High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4333 Factoria Boulevard Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #44.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 683 students
Rank: #66.
Vashon Island High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Grades: 8-12
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Davenport Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Northshore Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Ne 160 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Grades: 6-9
| 875 students
Rank: #1010.
Pullman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #1111.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1212.
Chelan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1515.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1616.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Washington include International Community School, Mercer Island High School and Newport Senior High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Washington?
16 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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