Top 10 Best Skagit County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 6,656 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA are Anacortes High School, Lyman Elementary School and Skagit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Skagit County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anacortes High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Skagit County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anacortes High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8183 Lyman Avenue
Lyman, WA 98263
(360) 855-3535
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Third Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #55.
La Conner High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 N. 6th. St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Burlington Edison High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #88.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Vernon Special Ed
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: 1-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,995 students
Rank: #1111.
Concrete High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1212.
State Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 State Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3550
Grades: 8-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Academy
Alternative School
24828 Turning Point Court
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Cedars High School
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Skagit County, WA

Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA include Anacortes High School, Lyman Elementary School and Skagit Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Skagit County, WA?
22 public high schools are located in Skagit County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County, WA?
Skagit County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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