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The largest of seven school districts in Whatcom County, Bellingham
covers 97 square miles and has 73,000 residents. Over 10,000 students
are enrolled in the District. Thirteen elementary schools serve
students grades K – 5; four middle schools serve students
grades 6 – 8; and three high schools serve students in grades
9 – 12. A small alternative high school is also available,
as well as preschool and post-high school programs for students
with disabilities.
Approximately
700 professional educators and 550 classified support
staff work together to serve students. More than
88% of the faculty have more than five years of college
or hold master’s degrees; many are leaders in
their field and have received local, state, and national
honors.
Bellingham
has a class size average of 24 for grades K-12.
For
a further breakdown on enrollment,
class size, financial
information, ethnic and
language groups, and staffing,
refer to the links provided.
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