Sehome High School vs. Bellingham High School
Should I attend Sehome High School or Bellingham 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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Top Rankings
Sehome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Bellingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,158 students
1,172 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#388 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
89%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
273
272
Grade 10 Students
313
296
Grade 11 Students
277
314
Grade 12 Students
295
290
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
72%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
