How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mount Baker Senior High | Squalicum High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Deming, WA | Bellingham, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| 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 | Mount Baker Senior High | Squalicum High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,586 | $17,886 |
| District | Mount Baker School District | Bellingham School District No 501 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mount Baker Senior High | Squalicum High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 53.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 27.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mount Baker Senior High | Squalicum High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 317:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.5% | 42.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 1 |
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.