Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northshore Special Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northshore Special Services's student population of 34 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northshore Special Services is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
15%
5%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
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 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northshore Special Services?
The graduation rate of Northshore Special Services is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northshore Special Services?
34 students attend Northshore Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northshore Special Services students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northshore Special Services offer ?
Northshore Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northshore Special Services part of?
Northshore Special Services is part of Northshore School District.
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