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Top 10 Best Whatcom County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 9,513 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA are Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Lynden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whatcom County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Whatcom County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Whatcom County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blaine High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Whatcom County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #22.
Bellingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #33.
Lynden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blaine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1055 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nooksack Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3326 East Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Squalicum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #77.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1010.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1111.
Ferndale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Baker Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Blaine Home Connections
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
580 C Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Grades: K-11
| 64 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #1616.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1717.
Mount Baker Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Mitchell Road
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
Magnet School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Reengagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
3326 E Badger Rd
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Magnet School
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
770 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Discovery Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Martin Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-7058
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2120 South Jackson Street
Deming, WA 98244
(206) 934-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
960 East Hemmi Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 398-8018
Grades: 4-5
| 183 students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Lynden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whatcom County?
25 public high schools are located in Whatcom County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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