How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ferndale Virtual Academy | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ferndale, WA | Bellingham, WA |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 154 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ferndale Virtual Academy | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,722 | $16,219 |
| District | Ferndale School District | Meridian School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ferndale Virtual Academy | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 73.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3% | 19.2% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ferndale Virtual Academy | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 14.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.