Best High Schools in Zip Code 98221

ZIP code 98221 includes four high schools serving grades 9–12 in the Anacortes area, with 886 students across a large comprehensive high school and three much smaller alternative or reengagement programs. Anacortes High School enrolls 766 students, or about 86.5% of the area’s high-school population, while Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program, Cap Sante High School, and Open Doors together serve 120 students.

Anacortes High School is the clear academic standout. Its 2025–2026 proficiency rates were 84.66% in English Language Arts, 67.55% in math, and 78.81% in science—well above both the Anacortes School District and Washington averages. Its 97.9% graduation rate was also substantially higher than the district’s 94.6% and the state’s 82.6%. The school ranked 16th out of 396 statewide schools, placing it in the 96th percentile, and its strong ranking and assessment results have remained consistent over several years. For families seeking a traditional high-school experience with strong academic and graduation outcomes, it is the leading option in this ZIP code.

Cap Sante High School is a much smaller setting with 50 students and substantially lower reported outcomes: 42.86% proficiency in English Language Arts, 25% in science, and a 65% graduation rate. Its math result is unavailable because the figure was suppressed, so it should not be treated as zero. The school may serve students with different needs than a comprehensive high school, making direct comparisons imperfect. The two Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program and Open Doors programs have limited publicly reported performance data, so their results cannot be fairly ranked. Overall, families should consider each program’s purpose and available supports, while treating missing data as unavailable rather than negative.