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Lynden School District (2026) - Lynden, WA

Lynden School District

516 Main St
Lynden, WA 98264-9514
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,421 students in Lynden School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Lynden School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lynden High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
859 Schools
# Students
3,646 Students
388,551 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lynden School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#108 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
41%
54%
53%
50%
49%
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.68
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
61%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,217 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,205
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,217
$19,344

Best Lynden School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynden High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Gr: 9-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,646 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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