Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, Squalicum High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Squalicum High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Squalicum High School 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Squalicum High School?
The graduation rate of Squalicum High School is 88%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Squalicum High School?
1,241 students attend Squalicum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Squalicum High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Squalicum High School?
Squalicum High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Squalicum High School offer ?
Squalicum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Squalicum High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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