For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 magnet public charter schools serving 1,321 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington are Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Innovation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Washington (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Innovation High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington?
The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington include Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Innovation High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Washington?
5 magnet public charter schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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