WAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Squalicum High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham School District
Bellingham, WA 98226
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,241
Student:Teacher
20:1
Locale
Urban
District
Bellingham School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
49.2%
Phone
(360)676-6471School Statistics
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
22 courses offered
437 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
81 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
131 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
76 test takers
Athletics
20 sports, 20 teams
660 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Worse than average in WATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,281
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
62.44
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,886
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,222
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$22,050
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 57%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$606,918
+0.6% 1yr+29.1% 5yr
Bellingham, WA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,979
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,841
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
574 (31%)
Other Health Impairment
371 (20%)
Autism
263 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
247 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
87 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
39 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,273
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Squalicum High School
Squalicum High School currently enrolls 1,241 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WA.
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