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Squalicum High School

Bellingham School District · Whatcom County · 3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226.0

(360)676-6471

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6/10
#170
Rank 170 out of 378
Top 45%
English Language Arts8/10 · #120 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #129 · 66th percentile
Science2/10 · #358 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Squalicum High School sits in north Bellingham, a city that feels like the Pacific Northwest at its best — surrounded by mountains, close to the water, and full of people who actually like being outside. The school's science scores are a real standout, landing it among the top tier in Washington state, which makes sense for a community where environmental curiosity feels almost built into the culture. Families who value hands-on, place-based learning and want their kids growing up in a genuinely livable, mid-sized city tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

303 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
154 (51%)
Hispanic
82 (27%)
Asian
30 (10%)
Other
37 (12%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged136 (45%)
Students with Disabilities52 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,281
Enrollment
107
Teachers (FTE)
12:1
Student-Staff Ratio
16.5
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

89.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
34.1%
AP Participation
of students
437
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #253 · 57th percentile

63 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found