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Explorations Academy

PO Box 3014, Bellingham, WA, 98227-0982 -

School Notes Overview:

Explorations Academy... because the world is changing. Explorations is a fully-accredited independent school with a focus on experiential learning, creative development, character building, and college preparation. Our innovative approach prepares students to become globally-aware leaders for positive change in the 21st Century....

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School Overview:

	Explorations Academy
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 8 - 12
Learning Differences Supported	Highly Capable Learners
Year Founded	1995
County	Whatcom County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	22 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	27%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	8
Number of AP Courses	2
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:4	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$9,500
Tuition Notes	We have scholarship and financial aid programs to make an Explorations Academy education accessible to every appropriate student
% on Financial Aid	40%
Acceptance Rate	80%
Head of School	Daniel Kirkpatrick
Admissions Director	Daniel Kirkpatrick
Admissions Associate	Sarah Lane

School Notes:

Explorations Academy... because the world is changing. Explorations is a fully-accredited independent school with a focus on experiential learning, creative development, character building, and college preparation. Our innovative approach prepares students to become globally-aware leaders for positive change in the 21st Century.
Profile last updated: 10/28/2009

In the News:

Education author to speak Oct. 9 (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:02:44 pm
BELLINGHAM - National education reform advocate and author Alfie Kohn will explain why education sho
Bellingham Explorations grad found volunteerism and herself (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 06:49:02 am
BELLINGHAM - When Heidi Johnson graduates from Explorations Academy, she knows her next step will be
Whatcom County graduation season starts Thursday (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on June 1, 2009 at 07:32:16 am
It's spring, the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining: It's time for graduation season
Explorations Academy hosts Bellingham music and arts festival (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on May 15, 2009 at 12:04:18 am
Explorations Academy is hosting its ninth annual FolkLIKE Music and Arts Festival Saturday, May 16 a
Red Cross chapter honors volunteers (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on May 5, 2009 at 12:45:35 am
The Mount Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross presented its 2009 Volunteer Recognition awards to several people and businesses.]]

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98227)	School Zip (98227)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	29%
Population Average Age	n/a	35 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	38 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98227) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	62% / 38%