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Independence High School

Alternative school · Grades 3–12

Bellingham, WA

100 Pine St Ste 106, Bellingham, WA 98225

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

Independence High School is an independent private school in Bellingham, Washington, for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. It has about 22 students and around 22 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 3–12
Students
22
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
22
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 11 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 40 independent schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    18’17–1815’19–2018’21–2222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    33
    51
    61
    93
    1011
    111
    122

    Student body

    White95%
    Two or more races5%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Independence High School

    What grades does Independence High School serve?

    Independence High School serves grades 3–12.

    How many students attend Independence High School?

    About 22 students, with 22 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Independence High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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