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Northwest Educational Service District 189

1601 R Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221-2276

Tel: (360) 299-4000

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest Educational Service District 189 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 28 students in Northwest Educational Service District 189.

Public Schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189 have a of 0.67, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (WA)

# Schools

5 Schools

2,563 Schools

# Students

28 Students

1,102,093 Students

# Teachers

n/a

62,276 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
7	1	241
8	1	243
9	1	257
11	3	259
12	22	271

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (WA)

(13-14)

≥50%

65%

(15-16)

≥50%

62%

(21-22)

<50%

84%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.67

0.69

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	0.67	0.68
2022	0.57	0.68
2021	0.45	0.67
2020	0.47	0.65
2019	0.47	0.65
2018	0.57	0.64
2017	0.57	0.64
2016	0.56	0.63
2015	0.58	0.62
2014	0.66	0.61
2013	0.27	0.61
2012	0.59	0.60
2011	0.57	0.58
2010	0.64	0.56
2009	0.61	0.55
2008	0.67	0.54
2007	0.60	0.51
2006	0.54	0.49
2004	0.64	0.48

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% American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	5%	1%
2020	3%	1%
2019	3%	1%
2018	9%	1%
2017	9%	1%
2016	5%	2%
2015	12%	1%
2014	22%	1%
2012	9%	2%
2011	7%	2%
2010	14%	4%
2009	10%	4%
2008	13%	4%
2007	14%	4%
2006	10%	3%
2004	38%	3%
2003	42%	3%

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% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

37%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	28%	26%
2022	20%	25%
2021	33%	25%
2020	22%	24%
2019	22%	24%
2018	36%	23%
2017	36%	23%
2016	30%	22%
2015	33%	22%
2014	22%	21%
2013	8%	20%
2012	33%	20%
2011	27%	18%
2010	36%	16%
2009	35%	16%
2008	34%	15%
2007	22%	14%
2006	23%	14%
2004	11%	12%

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% Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	5%	5%
2020	3%	5%
2019	3%	5%
2016	6%	4%
2012	4%	5%
2011	7%	5%
2010	3%	6%
2009	4%	5%
2008	8%	6%
2007	6%	6%
2006	3%	6%

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% White

44%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	48%	49%
2022	60%	50%
2021	67%	51%
2020	69%	53%
2019	69%	53%
2018	55%	55%
2017	55%	55%
2016	59%	56%
2015	55%	57%
2014	50%	58%
2013	85%	59%
2012	54%	60%
2011	59%	63%
2010	47%	64%
2009	51%	65%
2008	45%	66%
2007	58%	68%
2006	64%	69%
2004	46%	71%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	14%	9%
2022	20%	9%
2020	3%	8%
2019	3%	8%
2014	6%	7%
2013	7%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

This School District

This State (WA)

Total Revenue

$28 MM

$20,715 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	$28 MM	$18 MM
2022	$28 MM	$18 MM
2021	$28 MM	$18 MM
2020	$28 MM	$18 MM
2019	$26 MM	$16 MM
2018	$24 MM	$13 MM
2017	$22 MM	$13 MM
2016	$21 MM	$14 MM
2015	$17 MM	$12 MM
2014	$21 MM	$12 MM
2012	$16 MM	$12 MM
2011	$17 MM	$12 MM
2010	$17 MM	$12 MM
2009	$22 MM	$12 MM
2008	$23 MM	$11 MM
2000	$14 MM	$8 MM
1999	$9 MM	$8 MM
1998	$8 MM	$7 MM
1997	$9 MM	$7 MM
1996	$8 MM	$7 MM
1995	$7 MM	$6 MM

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Spending

$18 MM

$21,212 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Northwest Educational Service District 189	Washington
2023	$18 MM	$15 MM
2022	$27 MM	$17 MM
2021	$18 MM	$15 MM
2020	$27 MM	$17 MM
2019	$16 MM	$16 MM
2018	$15 MM	$14 MM
2017	$14 MM	$13 MM
2016	$24 MM	$13 MM
2015	$9 MM	$10 MM
2014	$6 MM	$11 MM
2012	$5 MM	$12 MM
2011	$4 MM	$11 MM
2010	$9 MM	$10 MM
2009	$12 MM	$11 MM
2008	$21 MM	$11 MM
2000	$14 MM	$8 MM
1999	$10 MM	$8 MM
1998	$8 MM	$7 MM
1997	$8 MM	$7 MM
1996	$8 MM	$7 MM
1995	$8 MM	$6 MM

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Best Northwest Educational Service District 189 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: n/an/a

Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program

Alternative School

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1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 299-4010

Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: n/an/a

Pass Program

Alternative School

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2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

Skagit County Detention Center

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605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360

Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

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Snohomish Detention Center

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2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822

Gr: 6-12 | 2 students

Rank: n/an/a

Whatcom Co Detention Center

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311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707

Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwest Educational Service District 189?

Northwest Educational Service District 189 manages 5 public schools serving 28 students.

What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Educational Service District 189?

44% of Northwest Educational Service District 189 students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: 06-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Minority Enrollment: 57%
: <50%
: ≥50%
: ≥50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education