Bellingham High School

2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

bellingham.bellinghamschools.org/

1,165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellingham High School, located in the historic heart of Bellingham, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the Bellingham Public School District. Situated at 2020 Cornwall Ave, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, community involvement, and a comprehensive extracurricular program. As a central institution in the city, it fosters a diverse learning environment that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their studies and their personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bellingham High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and deep ties to the surrounding community. The campus provides a wide array of athletics, arts, and club activities, which help create a well-rounded educational experience for its student body. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school maintains a reputation for being an inclusive and supportive environment that values tradition while embracing modern educational standards.

1,165

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellingham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	788
Hispanic	215
Black	20
Asian	27
Two or More	89
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
788 (68.5%)
Hispanic
215 (18.7%)
Two or More
89 (7.7%)
Asian
27 (2.3%)
Black
20 (1.7%)
American Indian
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6575
Website:	http://bellingham.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 293

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 274