Bellingham High School vs. Sehome High School
Should I attend Bellingham High School or Sehome High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Bellingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Sehome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Serving 1,172 students in grades 8-12, Bellingham High School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,172 students
1,158 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#189 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
89%
Graduation Rate
89%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
272
273
Grade 10 Students
296
313
Grade 11 Students
314
277
Grade 12 Students
290
295
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
69%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%