Whatcom Day Academy
School Notes Overview:
What do you want for your child's education? Challenging Curriculum; A place to think creatively; Small classes with dedicated teachers; Diverse, non-sectarian environment; Recognition of individual learning styles; High moral and ethical standards...
School Overview:
Whatcom Day Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education European Council for International Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1988 | ||
| County | Whatcom County, WA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | n/a | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
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(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 14% | |
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Tuition Notes | Please call or email Whatcom Day Academy for tuition details. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,500 | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Girl Scouts | Improv Theatre Club | ||
| Math Club | Music classes | ||
| Robotics Club | |||
School Notes:
- Whatcom Day Academy offers a high quality, challenging academic program that inspires students to realize their full intellectual and personal potential, and to develop as self-confident learners, competent and critical thinkers, and respectful, responsible citizens.
- Profile last updated: 01/06/2007
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 - What to do this weekend in Whatcom County (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 11:12:40 pm
This weekend features a number of outdoor activities for all ages to listen to music, enjoy the rasp - Summer vacation begins this week for some students (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 11:39:22 pm
For thousands of students across Whatcom County, the recent warm weather is a reminder that summer v - Whatcom Day Academy to host final open house of year (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 11:22:06 pm
BELLINGHAM - Whatcom Day Academy is having its final open house of the school year Friday, May 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Learn how to teach children about financial fitness (The Bellingham Herald)
posted on March 10, 2009 at 11:05:08 pm
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98226) | School Zip (98226) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 56,465 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 39% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $44,100 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 38 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98226) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Bellingham Cooperative School - 55 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
- Rufus Jones School Of The Pacific - 5 students - 8.4 mi. away - view location
- Lynden Christian Schools - 1013 students - 8.7 mi. away - view location
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