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La Conner High School

High School · La Conner School District · La Conner, WA

A high school in La Conner, WA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 2103, La Conner, WA 98257

  • Math 32% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 38% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$28,416
Chronic Absenteeism71.5%

Students at La Conner High School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2022
ELA
65%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where La Conner High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average479/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,983

Median home value

$481,300

Median rent

$1,317/mo

College educated

42.2%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

La Conner School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$28,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Conner High School is listed in La Conner School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Conner High School

La Conner High School is a public high school in La Conner, WA, part of La Conner School District, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Conner High School

What grades does La Conner High School serve?

La Conner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend La Conner High School?

La Conner High School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School?

The student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Conner High School rank in WA?

La Conner High School ranks #2,103 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is La Conner High School's MySchoolScout rating?

La Conner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at La Conner High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Conner High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is La Conner High School a charter school?

No, La Conner High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Conner High School a Title I school?

No, La Conner High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Conner High School?

72.1% of students at La Conner High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Skagit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.5%
Area population (ZIP 98257)
4,448
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
60.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98257; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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