For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 6,359 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Skagit County, WA are Anacortes High School, Cap Sante High 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 27% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 65% 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 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Skagit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anacortes High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Third Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
La Conner High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 N. 6th. St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Burlington Edison High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Concrete High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 1,958 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
State Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 State Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3550
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Academy
Alternative School
24828 Turning Point Court
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Cedars High School
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Gr: 7-12
Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Gr: 3-11 | 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Gr: 11-12
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: 11-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Sedro Woolley Special Programs (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Gr: PK-12
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Gr: K-12
Skagit River School House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Gr: K-12
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, Cap Sante High School and Skagit Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Skagit County?
20 public high schools are located in Skagit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Skagit County include: Burlington-edison Alternative School vs. Burlington Edison High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. Burlington Edison High School, Sedro Woolley Senior High School vs. Mount Vernon High School
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