Very Good
#28 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 7% of private schools
Explorations Academy
High School · Bellingham, WA
A private high school in Bellingham, WA serving grades 6th – 12th.
1701 ELLIS ST # 215, Bellingham, WA 98225
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Explorations Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,115/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,220
Median home value
$588,800
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,188 | Compare → |
| Options High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Whatcom Co Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Bellingham Re-engagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Explorations Academy is listed in Bellingham, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy is a private high school in Bellingham, WA, serving approximately 40 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorations Academy
What grades does Explorations Academy serve?
Explorations Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Explorations Academy?
Explorations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorations Academy is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Explorations Academy rank in WA?
Explorations Academy ranks #28 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Explorations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Explorations Academy a private school?
Yes, Explorations Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Explorations Academy a religious school?
No, Explorations Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 671-8085
- Area population (ZIP 98225)
- 50,355
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 32
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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