Squalicum High School

Squalicum High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3773 E McLeod Rd,  Bellingham, WA
Barkley Neighborhood
Bellingham School District
3.9
2.7
1,280 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Miguel Perez
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
52.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
31.3%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
44.4%
White
55.5%
Hispanic
24.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Two or more races
8%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 359 Students
Western Washington University 304 Students
Washington State University 206 Students
Whatcom Community College 132 Students
Seattle University 110 Students
University of Oregon 105 Students
Central Washington University 93 Students
Oregon State University 88 Students
Seattle Pacific University 86 Students
Eastern Washington University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 123 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 297 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/9/2024
Enjoyed my high school education and extracurricular activities. I wish we had more AP classes offered.
4.0 Senior
9/18/2024
My experience at Squalicum High School was good overall. I was able to join each of the programs I wanted, and take any honors/AP classes that fit my needs.
4.0 Senior
9/5/2024
The best experience in the high school would be connecting with your peers and even teachers. The worst would probably be lack of men's volleyball.
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2.7 6 Reviews
2.0 student
4/13/2023
This place sucks almost as much as Shuksan Middle School
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5.0 student
11/18/2022
I really enjoyed my time at Squalicum. There was a big emphasis on connection with peers. Many events relating to school spirit (that were actually fun). Almost every teacher I had was wonderful, I felt that the support from both teachers and counselors made it easy to succeed in the squalicum high...
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1.0 parent
12/6/2019
I've gone to many different schools. Of all of them, the drug problem in Squalicum is second only to Shuksan. There's even gang activity and occasional violence among students. The learning programs are .. subpar. Overall, I would say that this school is not worth your trouble, and you would be much...
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4.0 parent
10/25/2019
Over all, I’d say Squalicum is a good school. Judging by how MY kids performed there, and are performing now. The academics are good and I’ve seen great results. I do have a questionable parenting style, and have been called a Tiger mom - it was never an option for my kids to do poorly in school and...
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