Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Visions (Seamar Youth Center) 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)'s student population of 11 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is 0.50, 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Hispanic
55%
27%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
8%
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 Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
The graduation rate of Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
11 students attend Visions (Seamar Youth Center).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Visions (Seamar Youth Center) students are Hispanic, and 45% of students are White.
What grades does Visions (Seamar Youth Center) offer ?
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Visions (Seamar Youth Center) part of?
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Visions (Seamar Youth Center) located?
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is located in the Barkley neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Barkley.
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