Summary:
The 98244 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Mount Baker School District, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools share the same district, they vary significantly in their student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation.
The largest school in the area is Mount Baker Senior High, which has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 73.4% but also the highest dropout rate at 17.0%. Academically, the school performs above the district and state averages in 10th grade ELA, but struggles in math and science. In contrast, the smaller Mount Baker Academy alternative school has the strongest academic performance among the three schools, despite serving a student population that is 85.71% white and facing lower per-student funding.
Across the schools, there are significant disparities in racial makeup and resource allocation. Mount Baker Junior High and Mount Baker Senior High have more diverse student populations, while Mount Baker Academy has a much higher percentage of white students. Additionally, Mount Baker Senior High receives the highest per-student funding at $22,757, compared to just $13,376 for Mount Baker Academy. These differences in resources and student demographics may contribute to the observed gaps in academic performance and graduation rates.
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