For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 79 students in Northwest Educational Service District 189.
Public Schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189 have a diversity score of 0.58, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
79 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
n/a
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
40%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
53%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $415,937 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $291,911 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$23,150 MM
Best Northwest Educational Service District 189 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative School
2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Educational Service District 189?
Northwest Educational Service District 189 manages 5 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Educational Service District 189?
53% of Northwest Educational Service District 189 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is Northwest Educational Service District 189's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $291,911 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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