- Squalicum High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sehome High School (538 vs. 380).
- Sehome High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Squalicum High School (199 vs. 81).
- Sehome High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Squalicum High School (112 vs. 76).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Squalicum High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sehome High School (538 vs. 380).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sehome High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Squalicum High School (199 vs. 81).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sehome High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Squalicum High School (4 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Squalicum High School reported a higher students per counselor than Sehome High School (316.5:1 vs. 293:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sehome High School
$17,885.57
Squalicum High School
$17,885.57
Local revenue share
Sehome High School
32.4%
Squalicum High School
32.4%
State revenue share
Sehome High School
56.9%
Squalicum High School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Sehome High School
10.7%
Squalicum High School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sehome High School
40.9%
Squalicum High School
40.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Whatcom County
$80,989
Whatcom County
$80,989
Poverty rate
Whatcom County
12.7%
Whatcom County
12.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Whatcom County
38.1%
Whatcom County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Whatcom County
4.5%
Whatcom County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.