How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sehome High School | Whatcom Co Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellingham, WA | Bellingham, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.7% | - |
| 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 | Sehome High School | Whatcom Co Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,886 | - |
| District | Bellingham School District No 501 | Northwest Educational Service District 189 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sehome High School | Whatcom Co Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.4% | 75.0% |
| African American | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sehome High School | Whatcom Co Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 293:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 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.