Summary:
Intergenerational High School is the sole public magnet charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Bellingham, Washington, with a total enrollment of 69 students. While the school's small class sizes and high spending per student suggest a focus on personalized instruction, its academic performance on standardized tests lags significantly behind the state averages in both English Language Arts and Science.
With a diverse student population that includes 40.58% White, 7.25% African American, 14.49% Hispanic, 1.45% Asian, 2.9% Native American, and 8.7% two or more races, Intergenerational High School serves a significant percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, with 47.83% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the need for the school to consider the unique challenges and support systems required to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all its students.
The high spending per student at Intergenerational High School, which reached $50,921 in the 2021-2022 school year, raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the potential need to re-evaluate the school's spending priorities, especially given the relatively low academic performance compared to the state averages.
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