Explorations Academy

Explorations Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

1701 Ellis St, Bellingham, WA

City Center Neighborhood

School Details

Students
36

Head of School
J. Bacchus Taylor

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 6:1 Teachers 8	Full Time Teachers 5
Part Time Teachers 3

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50%	Female 50%
White 52.5%	Two or more races 25%
Native American 7.5%	Hispanic 5%
Black 5%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Western Washington University 2 Students

Whatcom Community College 2 Students

University of Washington 1 Students

Seattle University 1 Students

Gonzaga University 1 Students

Bellingham Technical College 1 Students

The Evergreen State College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 2 Students

International Business 1 Students

Philosophy 1 Students

Social Psychology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/27/2024

My child is challenged to think deeply about himself, his connection with his peers and community, and empowered to make a real positive difference in our community and the environment. This is important to me because, as his parent, I love seeing him feel a sense of belonging and feel like he has s...

5.0 parent

8/24/2019

I absolutely recommend this school to any student that is looking for a caring, compassionate staff and a different way of learning. They teach beyond the book.

5.0 parent

5/18/2019

Excellent school! So much better than we even anticipated. We plan to stay for 5 years until our child's graduation.

5.0 parent

5/15/2019

My son has been appreciated for his strengths while being supported in areas where needed. The staff and community are the beat!!

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47 Total Sales

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$409K - $575K Price Range

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$801,000 Price

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$253,500 Price

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List Price Range

$338K - $2.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$468,191

Median Lot Size

23,958 Sq Ft

% Renters

92%

Average Household Income

$43,468

% of College Grads

37.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,794 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

97.7%

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2 Baths
1,981 Sq Ft

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$2,400,000

Land
2.61 Acres Lot

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(360) 800-3363

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

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(360) 997-0907

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1,536 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft

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Unit 28
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Land
5.72 Acres Lot

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New 12 days ago

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Land
31.72 Acres Lot

0 Van Wyck Rd
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$525,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
912 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Opus Performing Arts School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Trinity Classical School

K to 8th
Private

Whatcom Co Detention Center

8th to 12th
Public

Forest & Cedar Park

Waypoint Park

Laurel Park

Maritime Heritage Park

Zuanich Point Park

Harriet Spanel Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

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Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 City Center

Explorations Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1701 Ellis St in Bellingham, WA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 36 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The average home value in this area is $468,191. Discover additional schools in the area, like Opus Performing Arts School, Trinity Classical School, Whatcom Co Detention Center, and more. Learn more about what Bellingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explorations Academy.

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