Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Bellingham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 1,188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 50% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Bellingham High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingham High School is 0.52, 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellingham High School?
The graduation rate of Bellingham High School is 84%, which is equal to the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bellingham High School?
1,188 students attend Bellingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bellingham High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellingham High School?
Bellingham High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bellingham High School offer ?
Bellingham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingham High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
