WAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Bellingham High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham School District

Bellingham, WA 98225

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,188
Student:Teacher
22:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
36.6%

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
19 courses offered
349 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
130 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
138 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
76 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 21 teams
628 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Worse than average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,194
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
60.41
100% fully certified
Counselors
4.48
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,886
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,222
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$22,050
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 57%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$606,918
+0.6% 1yr+29.1% 5yr
Bellingham, WA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,979
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,841
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
574 (31%)
Other Health Impairment
371 (20%)
Autism
263 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
247 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
87 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
39 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,165
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellingham High School

Bellingham High School has a total enrollment of 1,188 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Bellingham, WA.

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