Serving 8 students in grades 8-12, Home Port Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
66%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Home Port Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Home Port Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Home Port Learning Center?
8 students attend Home Port Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Home Port Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Home Port Learning Center offer ?
Home Port Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Home Port Learning Center part of?
Home Port Learning Center is part of Bellingham School District.
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