Bellingham High School vs. Sehome High School
Should you attend Bellingham High School or Sehome High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bellingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sehome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-12, Bellingham High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Sehome High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,165 students
1,116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#464 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
293
250
Grade 10 Students
300
287
Grade 11 Students
298
301
Grade 12 Students
274
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
68%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%