For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 821 students in Anacortes, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Anacortes, WA are Anacortes High School and Cap Sante High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anacortes, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Anacortes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Anacortes, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anacortes High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Anacortes, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anacortes High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Anacortes, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Grades: 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
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
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
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anacortes, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Anacortes, WA include Anacortes High School and Cap Sante High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anacortes?
4 public high schools are located in Anacortes.
What is the racial composition of students in Anacortes?
Anacortes public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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