- Squalicum High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Nooksack Valley High School (538 vs. 209).
- Squalicum High School reported a higher students per counselor than Nooksack Valley High School (316.5:1 vs. 231.5:1).
- Squalicum High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Nooksack Valley High School (81 vs. 3).
- 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 Nooksack Valley High School (538 vs. 209).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Squalicum High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Nooksack Valley High School (81 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Nooksack Valley High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Squalicum High School (35 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Squalicum High School reported a higher students per counselor than Nooksack Valley High School (316.5:1 vs. 231.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Squalicum High School
2 metrics were reported by Squalicum High School. Comparable data for Nooksack Valley 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
Squalicum High School
$17,885.57
Nooksack Valley High School
$17,752.62
Local revenue share
Squalicum High School
32.4%
Nooksack Valley High School
20.2%
State revenue share
Squalicum High School
56.9%
Nooksack Valley High School
68.9%
Federal revenue share
Squalicum High School
10.7%
Nooksack Valley High School
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Squalicum High School
40.9%
Nooksack Valley High School
37.5%
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.