For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,926 students in Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA are Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Squalicum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellingham, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Bellingham, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sehome High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Bellingham, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #22.
Bellingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #33.
Squalicum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #44.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
Magnet School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Magnet School
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Bellingham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA include Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Squalicum High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bellingham?
12 public high schools are located in Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham?
Bellingham public high schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Bellingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bellingham include: Sehome High School vs. Bellingham High School, Bellingham High School vs. Sehome High School, Squalicum High School vs. Bellingham High School
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