Serving 744 students in grades 8-12, Bellingham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellingham High School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellingham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingham High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingham High School's ranking?
Bellingham High School is ranked #914 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellingham High School?
The graduation rate of Bellingham High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellingham High School?
744 students attend Bellingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bellingham High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellingham High School?
Bellingham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bellingham High School offer ?
Bellingham High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingham High School part of?
Bellingham High School is part of Bellingham School District.
School Reviews
5 1/3/2011
BHS is great school with a new building (less than 9 years old) with all facilities. I moved to Bellingham 5 years ago and my kid is in senior year. Teachers are great and my kid has secured 95% percentile in SAT, MCAS. Already got accepted in one of the top 5 engineering schools rated by USA News.
However school has to spend additional time/ effort on sports. Also parents neet to set the objectives to their kids. Bellingham spends good chunk of money for schools.
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