Special Education serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Special Education's student population of 248 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Education is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
53%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Special Education often compared to?
Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Special Services, Snohomish Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Special Education?
248 students attend Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Special Education students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Education?
Special Education has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Special Education offer ?
Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Special Education part of?
Special Education is part of Oak Harbor School District.
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