Serving 1,158 students in grades 9-12, Sehome High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sehome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Sehome High School's student population of 1,158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sehome High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sehome High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sehome High School's ranking?
Sehome High School is ranked #189 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sehome High School often compared to?
Sehome High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellingham High School, Squalicum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sehome High School?
The graduation rate of Sehome High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sehome High School?
1,158 students attend Sehome High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sehome High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sehome High School?
Sehome High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sehome High School offer ?
Sehome High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sehome High School part of?
Sehome High School is part of Bellingham School District.
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