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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 28 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 less than the Washington public high school average of 0.68.
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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
861 Schools
# Students
28 Students
392,597 Students
# Teachers
n/a
19,037 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
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
0.68
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
37%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
44%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative 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
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
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
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