Summary:
This analysis covers one small public high school, Intergenerational High School, serving grades 9-12 with 107 students in the Intergenerational High School district in Bellingham, Washington.
Intergenerational High School presents a striking mix of exceptional strength and significant challenge. Academically, it is a standout in science, with 100% of tested students demonstrating proficiency, far exceeding the state average. However, its performance in English Language Arts is much lower, and its graduation rate of 34.3% is critically below the state average, paired with a high dropout rate. This creates a complex picture where students who persist can achieve top-tier results in specific subjects, but many do not remain to graduate.
The school's small size allows for a low student-teacher ratio, which may support its science success, and it has shown notable improvement in its statewide ranking over the past year. With per-student spending above typical levels, the key question for parents is understanding the environment and support systems that could help a student thrive in its strong science program while also receiving the necessary support to graduate. Further investigation into curriculum balance and student engagement would be valuable for understanding its full profile.
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