Acton Academy of Whatcom
Alternative school · Ungraded
Bellingham, WA
5041 Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- One of 6 independent schools in Bellingham
Acton Academy of Whatcom is an independent private school in Bellingham, Washington. It has about 15 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Ungraded
- Students
- 15
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of independent schools in Washington.
- Compared with 40 independent schools in Washington.
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Acton Academy of Whatcom
What grades does Acton Academy of Whatcom serve?
Acton Academy of Whatcom serves ungraded.
How many students attend Acton Academy of Whatcom?
About 15 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Acton Academy of Whatcom?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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