For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,280 students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Barkley are Squalicum High School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Squalicum High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #22.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA include Squalicum High School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center).
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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