For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 magnet public high schools serving 10,601 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington are Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and Vancouver Itech Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Washington magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Washington (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-10 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Lumen High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 W. Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 570-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Career Academy At Truman High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Gr: K-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Legacy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7204 27th Ave Ne
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-3000
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Mabton Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 B St.
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade 51爆料s
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
22419 Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 271-8629
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6005 Tyee Dr. Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 464-6700
Gr: 11-12 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Reengagement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4078
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4078
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Gate Work Study Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Gr: 12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Mabton Step Up To College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 W Main St
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-2148
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-2148
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maritime High School
Magnet School
615 S 200th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-6703
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Mead Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2323 E Farwell Rd
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 340-7800
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moses Lake Big Picture
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
803 E. Sharon Ave
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Seattle Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle Public
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0733
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0733
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sno-isle Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9001 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 348-2208
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 348-2208
Gr: 11-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Washington include Nikola Tesla Stem High School, International Community School and Vancouver Itech Preparatory.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Washington?
36 magnet public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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