Bellingham High School

Bellingham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2020 Cornwall Ave,  Bellingham, WA
Bellingham School District
4.0
4.3
1,218 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Martin Atkins
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
68.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
37.6%
State Average
41.7%
Science
60.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
252:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
45.2%
White
66.8%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 279 Students
Western Washington University 262 Students
Washington State University 151 Students
Oregon State University 105 Students
University of Oregon 103 Students
Whatcom Community College 103 Students
Seattle University 92 Students
Portland State University 85 Students
Central Washington University 75 Students
Eastern Washington University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 93 Students
Business 61 Students
Biology 45 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Environmental Science 34 Students
Education 30 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 206 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
6/21/2023
Overall, BHS has been a good environment with kind people. There have been some instances where I've felt unsafe, but those are rare. I feel like I'm receiving a high quality education for the most part.
5.0 Senior
11/27/2022
Everyone at Bellingham High is incredibly kind and supportive of one another. Although we all have our struggles and rough times, overall the community is much more empowering than most.
5.0 Alum
10/18/2022
I started freshman year September 2022 and graduated June 2007. I really enjoyed my time there. Music and arts is the best!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/25/2023
My kids have received engaged and excited teachers, adminstrators and staff. They are both musicians and the programs are excellent. All the extracurriculars are also stellar and well run.
5.0 other
6/4/2015
Very pleased with BHS. By the time kids get to high school, they should know what they need to do to succeed, and be accountable for their actions. I feel that kids (young adults) should be encouraged to think independently, but have enough guidance so they don't fall through the cracks. I also thin...
5.0 parent
5/4/2014
An admin that encourages student leadership, an efficient & friendly front office staff (which cannot be underestimated), and a solid community of coaches, teachers, parents, and students work together at BHS to build what I have observed to be an extraordinary experience for students. BHS has compe...
1.0 parent
8/21/2013
I don't recommend this high school unless you are prepared to completely conform to their ideologies and cheer along. The administration doesn't know how to deal with real problems and real people. They have some very nice teachers, but also some awful ones. The current principal has a number of bac...

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