For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,586 students in Mount Vernon, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA are Skagit Academy, Aspire Academy and Mount Vernon Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Mount Vernon, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6110
Gr: 10-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Career & Technical Academy/a Wa Skills Center
Vocational School
2205 W Campus Pl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 848-0706
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, WA include Skagit Academy, Aspire Academy and Mount Vernon Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
7 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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