For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,464 students in 98273, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98273, WA are Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98273 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98273, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98273 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon High School, with 87% 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98273, WA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 63 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 98273, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98273, WA include Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in 98273?
6 public high schools are located in 98273.
What is the racial composition of students in 98273?
98273 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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