For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 10,193 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA are Sehome High School, Nooksack Valley High School and Bellingham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whatcom County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Whatcom County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Whatcom County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whatcom County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #22.
Nooksack Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3326 East Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Grades: 8-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Baker Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Nooksack Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W. Columbia St.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7561
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-7561
Grades: 6-9
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Blaine High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #88.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #99.
Lynden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 957 students
Rank: #1010.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #1111.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mount Baker Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Mitchell Road
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 13 students
Rank: #1414.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1616.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1717.
Blaine Home Connections
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
580 C Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-5881
Grades: 1-11
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Re-engagement
Alternative School
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Grades: 10-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: 1-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
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
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
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Reengagement
Alternative School
3326 E Badger Rd
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Whatcom County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Alternative Education At Nooksack Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-2641
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
770 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 966-0106
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9650
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-7058
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-7058
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Svi 1418 Re-engagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2120 South Jackson Street
Deming, WA 98244
(206) 934-4950
Deming, WA 98244
(206) 934-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
960 East Hemmi Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 398-8018
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 398-8018
Grades: 4-5
| 183 students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Sehome High School, Nooksack Valley High School and Bellingham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whatcom County, WA?
28 public high schools are located in Whatcom County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Whatcom County, WA?
Whatcom County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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