For the 2025 school year, there are 4 magnet public charter schools serving 1,043 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington are Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Intergenerational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
Cascade Public Schools
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Washington include Spokane International Academy, Lumen High School and Intergenerational High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Washington?
4 magnet public charter schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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