Top 10 Best Bellingham Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,211 students in Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA are Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellingham, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Bellingham, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sehome High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Bellingham, WA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #22.
Bellingham High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Grades: 8-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Squalicum High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #77.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Options High School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Discovery Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Martin Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bellingham, WA include Sehome High School, Bellingham High School and Meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bellingham, WA?
14 public high schools are located in Bellingham, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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