For the 2026-27 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 41% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), 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 77%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Center High School, with 75-79% 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Center, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
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