For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,992 students in Arlington, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, WA are Arlington High School, Weston High School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Arlington, 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 Arlington High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Arlington, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6300
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4407 172nd Street Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6340
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Gr: K-11 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Arlington Open Doors
Alternative School
4407 172nd St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Gr: 9 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arlington, WA include Arlington High School, Weston High School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
5 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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