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School Comparison

Options High School
vs.
Squalicum High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Options High School
Squalicum High School
  • Squalicum High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Options High School (538 vs. 202).
  • Squalicum High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Options High School (131 vs. 4).
  • Squalicum High School reported a higher students per counselor than Options High School (316.5:1 vs. 191:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Squalicum High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Options High School (538 vs. 202).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Squalicum High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Options High School (131 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Squalicum High School reported a higher violent incidents than Options High School (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Squalicum High School reported a higher students per counselor than Options High School (316.5:1 vs. 191:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Squalicum High School

2 metrics were reported by Squalicum High School. Comparable data for Options High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
22
AP enrollment
437

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Options High School
$17,885.57
Squalicum High School
$17,885.57
Local revenue share
Options High School
32.4%
Squalicum High School
32.4%
State revenue share
Options High School
56.9%
Squalicum High School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Options High School
10.7%
Squalicum High School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Options 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.