For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 593 students in 98629, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98629, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 98629 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 98629, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 98629 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98629, WA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98629, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98629, WA include La Center High School and La Center Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 98629?
2 public high schools are located in 98629.
What is the racial composition of students in 98629?
98629 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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