La Center High School

www.lacenterschools.org/hs/

555 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Center High School, located in the small, tight-knit community of La Center, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the La Center School District. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. It emphasizes student engagement through a variety of core subject offerings, elective programs, and a dedicated teaching staff aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, La Center High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and community spirit. The school supports a robust array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student clubs, which are central to the school’s culture and student experience. By fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between academic achievement and extracurricular participation, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are connected to both their peers and the wider La Center community.

555

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Center High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	53
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
466 (84.7%)
Hispanic
53 (9.6%)
Two or More
21 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Center School District
Phone:	(360)263-1700
Website:	http://www.lacenterschools.org/hs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 148

Grade 12 127