Squalicum High School
Reported Enrollment
1,280
students
District
Bellingham School District
County Context Score
46/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226
School District
Bellingham School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 530042002693
- District ID
- 5300420
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,280 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Squalicum High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Whatcom County has 75 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 25 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Squalicum High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Bellingham School District, Whatcom County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Squalicum High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Bellingham School District.
1,280 students
Squalicum High School reports 1,280 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 18 other high schools in Whatcom County with enrollment data, 17 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 143 students.
19 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 188 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
25 district schools
Bellingham School District lists 14 primary, 4 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
14
Middle
4
High
6
Other
1
Nearby context inside Bellingham School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Squalicum High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Bellingham School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Squalicum High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Squalicum High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Squalicum High School with nearby schools?
Squalicum High School should be compared with 19 high schools in Whatcom County, plus other schools in Bellingham School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Squalicum High School?
Before using Squalicum High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Bellingham School District.
Part of Bellingham School District
Squalicum High School is one of 25 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 11,614 students across 25 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
25
Reported Enrollment
11,614
25 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Alderwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bellingham High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Birchwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Columbia Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fairhaven Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Geneva Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Happy Valley Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lowell Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Parkview Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Ferndale High School
Bellingham High School
Sehome High School
Lynden High School
Blaine High School
Whatcom County Schools
County Context Score
46/100
County-level composite across 75 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.