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Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 21 students in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District.
Public High Schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District have a diversity score of 0.67, which is equal to the Washington public high school average of 0.67.
Public High School in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
855 Schools
# Students
21 Students
387,101 Students
# Teachers
n/a
19,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
62%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,128 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
30,980 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
94,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
17,421 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
10 Students
192,489 Students
% White Students
48%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,027 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
31,119 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,042
# Students in K Grade:
-
1,658
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
1,928
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
2,062
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
2,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
2,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
2,308
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
4,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
8,019
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
10,015
# Students in 9th Grade:
1
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
4
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
5
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$21,212 MM
Best Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Skagit County Detention Center
Magnet School
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snohomish Detention Center
Magnet School
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Magnet School
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
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