Nooksack Valley High School is a four-year public secondary school located in rural Whatcom County, just north of Nooksack. It is located just north of Nooksack, Washington, on E. Badger Road at the junction of State Route 9 and State Route 546.
Nooksack Valley Special Services serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nooksack Valley Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nooksack Valley Special Services's student population of 34 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nooksack Valley Special Services is 0.53, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
44%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nooksack Valley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pioneer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services?
34 students attend Nooksack Valley Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nooksack Valley Special Services students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nooksack Valley Special Services?
Nooksack Valley Special Services has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nooksack Valley Special Services offer ?
Nooksack Valley Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nooksack Valley Special Services part of?
Nooksack Valley Special Services is part of Nooksack Valley School District.
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