Top 10 Best Washington Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 39 magnet public high schools serving 9,622 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington are International Community School, Nikola Tesla Stem High School and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Washington magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in Washington (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-9
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Grades: 6-9
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5501 N. Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Grades: K-9
| 682 students
Rank: #88.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1111.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 1-12
| 291 students
Rank: #1212.
Career At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1313.
Pride Prep School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Grades: 6-12
| 639 students
Rank: #1414.
Legacy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7204 27th Ave Ne
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #1515.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Technology Access Foundation At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1818.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1919.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 215 students
Rank: #2020.
Mabton Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 B St.
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 426-1200
Grades: 11-12
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gate Work Study Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Grades: 12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale School District #404
Magnet School
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mabton Step Up To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
500 W Main St
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-2148
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime High School
Magnet School
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mead Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
2323 E Farwell Rd
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moses Lake Big Picture
Alternative School
Magnet School
803 E. Sharon Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington include International Community School, Nikola Tesla Stem High School and Environmental & Adventure School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Washington?
39 magnet public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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