Top Rankings
Blaine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,983 students in Blaine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Blaine School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,983 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blaine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,441 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,794 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,441
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,794
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Blaine School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blaine High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Blaine Home Connection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
580 C Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Blaine Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5213
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5213
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Blaine Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-8226
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-8226
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
820 Boblett St
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1300
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Re-engagement
Alternative School
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Pt. Roberts Primary, 2050 Bens
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-2223
Gr: K-2 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blaine School District?
Blaine School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,983 students.
What is the rank of Blaine School District?
Blaine School District is ranked #198 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine School District?
64% of Blaine School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blaine School District?
Blaine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Blaine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,794 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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