Lummi High School

2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226

142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lummi High School, located on the Lummi Nation reservation in Bellingham, Washington, serves as a vital educational institution for students within the Lummi tribal community. As part of the Lummi Nation School system, the high school is deeply committed to integrating rigorous academic standards with the preservation of the tribe’s rich cultural heritage. The school’s curriculum is designed not only to prepare students for college and career success but also to instill a strong sense of identity, respect for tribal traditions, and a connection to the local community.

The school environment emphasizes holistic development, often incorporating indigenous language instruction, traditional arts, and land-based learning into the educational experience. By fostering a supportive and culturally responsive atmosphere, Lummi High School aims to empower its students to become leaders who can contribute positively to both the Lummi Nation and the broader global society. Through its mission, the school works to bridge the gap between contemporary educational requirements and the enduring values of the Lummi people.

142

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lummi High School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	142

American Indian
142 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lummi High School
Phone:	(360)758-4300
Website:	http://www.lummi-k12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 29