La Conner High School

Summary:

La Conner High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of La Conner, Washington, with a student population of 185. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a diverse student population with a significant percentage of Native American and low-income students.

Compared to nearby high schools like Anacortes High School and Burlington Edison High School, La Conner High School consistently underperforms in academic assessments, with only 41.3% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 66.2%. The school's Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform significantly worse than their peers. Despite a high four-year graduation rate of 94.9% in 2021-2022, the school has also experienced high dropout rates, reaching 14.8% in the 2017-2018 school year.

La Conner High School is part of the La Conner School District, which is ranked 216 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's unique racial makeup, with a higher percentage of Native American students and a lower percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, may contribute to the academic disparities. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 307 N. 6th. St.
       La Conner, WA  98257-2103


(360) 466-3173

District: La Conner School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,912 Help


Feeder schools for La Conner High School:

Elementary:    La Conner Elementary
Middle:    La Conner Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.0%
American Indian:
31.4%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details La Conner High School ranks worse than 89.2% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of La Conner High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47%), American Indian (31.4%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Conner High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Conner High School is $26,912.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Conner High School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Conner High School 390th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See La Conner High School in the ranking list.)

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La Conner School District:

SchoolDigger ranks La Conner School District 216th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Conner High School

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Rank History for all students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.06 15th 390 96.2%
2005 84.70 36th 394 90.9%
2006 77.55 75th 395 81.0%
2007 56.00 198th 399 50.4%
2008 72.75 92nd 396 76.8%
2009 59.95 184th 402 54.2%
2010 51.81 228th 423 46.1%
2011 58.29 157th 440 64.3%
2012 64.68 124th 450 72.4%
2013 49.33 260th 454 42.7%
2015 41.56 202nd 341 40.8%
2016 29.08 243rd 306 20.6%
2017 57.36 144th 301 52.2%
2018 56.81 152nd 315 51.7%
2019 48.10 226th 417 45.8%
2021 16.05 402nd 455 11.6%
2022 38.05 279th 434 35.7%
2023 29.16 312th 442 29.4%
2024 15.46 390th 437 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.94 186th 227 18.1%
2019 33.71 250th 344 27.3%
2021 10.66 383rd 392 2.3%
2022 35.38 244th 370 34.1%
2023 16.27 331st 362 8.6%
2024 7.69 348th 356 2.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.99 34th 35 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.46 158th 243 35.0%
2019 47.69 201st 358 43.9%
2021 16.27 343rd 390 12.1%
2022 25.25 289th 368 21.5%
2023 21.94 290th 357 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.08 103rd 254 59.4%
2019 48.30 184th 355 48.2%
2021 17.23 346th 395 12.4%
2022 44.37 200th 363 44.9%
2023 35.96 234th 358 34.6%
2024 38.01 230th 362 36.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 5th 8 37.5%
2021 28.47 17th 19 10.5%
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Rank History for White students at La Conner High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.25 50th 222 77.5%
2019 77.63 68th 382 82.2%
2021 28.33 309th 413 25.2%
2022 70.00 109th 390 72.1%
2023 43.29 221st 379 41.7%
2024 58.10 148th 374 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

La Conner High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for La Conner High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 102 0 4 8 41 n/a n/a 0 155
1989 95 0 2 9 50 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 92 0 1 9 52 n/a n/a 0 154
1991 80 1 1 9 43 n/a n/a 0 134
1992 94 2 3 14 47 n/a n/a 0 160
1993 106 2 5 14 50 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 110 3 5 16 46 n/a n/a 0 180
1995 134 0 4 19 34 n/a n/a 0 191
1996 134 0 4 19 34 n/a n/a 0 191
1997 147 0 4 18 40 n/a n/a 0 209
1998 169 1 2 25 36 n/a n/a 0 233
1999 157 1 2 20 44 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 154 0 3 7 44 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 178 1 4 14 56 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 176 1 5 7 47 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 176 1 5 7 47 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 170 1 5 8 40 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 160 0 5 10 31 n/a n/a 3 209
2006 155 0 3 11 42 n/a n/a 3 214
2007 171 0 5 13 41 n/a n/a 0 230
2008 165 0 5 14 41 n/a n/a 1 226
2009 148 0 5 16 47 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 149 0 8 14 44 n/a n/a 1 216
2011 150 0 1 14 53 3 0 0 221
2012 129 0 1 10 52 2 0 0 194
2013 149 0 3 13 58 3 1 0 227
2014 135 2 1 13 51 3 3 0 208
2015 128 2 2 25 61 4 5 0 227
2016 119 2 3 23 70 2 4 0 223
2017 93 2 5 24 63 1 3 0 191
2018 98 0 4 27 65 0 5 0 199
2019 111 0 4 25 57 0 9 0 206
2020 117 0 3 30 55 0 13 0 218
2021 118 0 1 29 70 0 17 0 235
2022 95 0 1 22 60 0 18 2 198
2023 87 0 0 20 58 0 19 1 185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Conner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 11.0 14.0 0
1989 156 10.0 15.6 n/a
1990 154 11.5 13.3 0
1991 134 11.0 12.1 n/a
1992 160 11.0 14.5 n/a
1993 177 10.4 17.0 n/a
1994 180 11.3 15.9 n/a
1995 191 12.8 14.9 n/a
1996 191 12.8 14.9 n/a
1997 209 12.4 16.9 n/a
1998 233 13.5 17.3 n/a
1999 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
2000 208 14.6 14.2 n/a
2001 253 13.9 18.2 n/a
2002 236 13.6 17.4 25
2003 236 13.6 17.4 25
2004 224 14.0 16.0 17.9
2005 209 14.0 14.9 23.3
2006 214 12.7 16.9 26.1
2007 230 14.6 15.8 28.3
2008 226 15.3 14.8 31.1
2009 216 15.3 14.1 35.2
2010 216 14.2 15.1 30.7
2011 221 16.3 13.5 34.4
2012 194 18.0 10.7 39.7
2013 227 18.2 12.4 44.1
2014 208 n/a n/a 40.9
2015 227 15.0 15.1 49.8
2016 223 14.0 15.9 46.2
2017 191 13.5 14.1 51.8
2018 199 14.0 14.1 53.8
2019 206 14.5 14.1 48.1
2020 218 14.5 14.9 47.7
2021 235 12.2 19.2 52.3
2022 198 16.1 12.2 56.1
2023 185 12.5 14.7 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Conner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 155 11.0 14.0 0
1989 156 10.0 15.6 n/a
1990 154 11.5 13.3 0
1991 134 11.0 12.1 n/a
1992 160 11.0 14.5 n/a
1993 177 10.4 17.0 n/a
1994 180 11.3 15.9 n/a
1995 191 12.8 14.9 n/a
1996 191 12.8 14.9 n/a
1997 209 12.4 16.9 n/a
1998 233 13.5 17.3 n/a
1999 224 15.7 14.3 n/a
2000 208 14.6 14.2 n/a
2001 253 13.9 18.2 n/a
2002 236 13.6 17.4 25
2003 236 13.6 17.4 25
2004 224 14.0 16.0 17.9
2005 209 14.0 14.9 23.3
2006 214 12.7 16.9 26.1
2007 230 14.6 15.8 28.3
2008 226 15.3 14.8 31.1
2009 216 15.3 14.1 35.2
2010 216 14.2 15.1 30.7
2011 221 16.3 13.5 34.4
2012 194 18.0 10.7 39.7
2013 227 18.2 12.4 44.1
2014 208 n/a n/a 40.9
2015 227 15.0 15.1 49.8
2016 223 14.0 15.9 46.2
2017 191 13.5 14.1 51.8
2018 199 14.0 14.1 53.8
2019 206 14.5 14.1 48.1
2020 218 14.5 14.9 47.7
2021 235 12.2 19.2 52.3
2022 198 16.1 12.2 56.1
2023 185 12.5 14.7 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

La Conner High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201977.2%0.5%0.0%3.9%98.1%97.6%98.1%96.6%97.6%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Conner High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,259 (5.3%) $22,325 (94.7%) $23,584
2020 $506 (3.7%) $13,019 (96.3%) $13,525
2021 $798 (3.9%) $19,496 (96.1%) $20,294
2022 $2,690 (10.0%) $24,221 (90.0%) $26,912

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Conner High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 417 High schoolsRanks 312th of 442 High schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner High School)64.548.7
 15.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (La Conner School District)64.548.7
 15.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (La Conner High School)33.923.3
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (La Conner School District)33.923.3
 10.6%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.435
 7.4%
11th Grade Science (La Conner High School)55.942.5
 13.4%
   11th Grade Science (La Conner School District)55.942.5
 13.4%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (La Conner High School)64.548.7
 15.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (La Conner School District)50.340.5
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (La Conner High School)33.923.3
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (La Conner School District)33.723
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.140
 10.1%
All Grades Science (La Conner High School)55.942.5
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (La Conner School District)45.237.7
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206185
 10.2%
African American00
American Indian5758
 1.8%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic2520
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White11187
 21.6%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%62.7%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Conner High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended La Conner High School.

La Conner High School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Washington high schools.

Students at La Conner High School are 47% White, 31% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

La Conner High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : La Conner Elementary
Middle : La Conner Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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