La Center High School
La Center, WA · La Center School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
54th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
725 Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629
(360)263-1700NCES ID 530417001049Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Center High School 54th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 129 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 556 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 84.7% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 8.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $668K in zip 98629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Center High School
- #358Woodland Alternative SchoolWoodland School District · 5.2 mi away358th of 437
ELA 25% ▼54 · Math 19% ▼23Compare - #60Ridgefield High SchoolRidgefield School District · 5.4 mi away60th of 437
ELA 75% ▼4 · Math 42% =Compare - #245Woodland High SchoolWoodland School District · 6.8 mi away245th of 437
ELA 49% ▼30 · Math 24% ▼18Compare - #190Battle Ground High SchoolBattle Ground School District · 8 mi away190th of 437
ELA 58% ▼21 · Math 27% ▼15Compare - #117Vancouver iTech PreparatoryVancouver School District · 9 mi away117th of 437
ELA 60% ▼19 · Math 40% ▼2Compare - #193Skyview High SchoolVancouver School District · 9.9 mi away193rd of 437
ELA 57% ▼22 · Math 27% ▼15Compare - #375Summit View High SchoolBattle Ground School District · 10.4 mi away375th of 437
ELA 35% ▼44 · Math 5% ▼37Compare - –Open Doors Battle GroundBattle Ground School District · 10.4 mi awayCompare
What school district is La Center High School in?
La Center High School is part of the La Center School District district in La Center, Washington.
Is La Center High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Center High School 54th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Center High School?
White 85%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 4%, Black 1% (556 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Center High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98629 is $668K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.