Bellevue High School is a public secondary school located in Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue has 1632 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. The school principal is Dr. Victor J. Anderson. The school's mascot is the wolverine.
Serving 1,683 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellevue High School serves the northwest part of Bellevue, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 17.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bellevue High School's student population of 1,683 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,683 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wolverine Way. It's worth the climb...
School Rankings
Bellevue High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue High School's ranking?
Bellevue High School is ranked #83 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Bellevue High School?
1,683 students attend Bellevue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bellevue High School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue High School?
Bellevue High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellevue High School offer ?
Bellevue High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue High School part of?
Bellevue High School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellevue High School located?
Bellevue High School is located in the West Bellevue neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Bellevue.
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