Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, La Center High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 556 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
La Center High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Center High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
La Center High School is ranked #473 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Center High School?
The graduation rate of La Center High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend La Center High School?
556 students attend La Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of La Center High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Center High School?
La Center High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does La Center High School offer ?
La Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Center High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 556 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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