SEHOME HIGH SCHOOL
Sehome High School is a public high school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 1,175 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Sehome High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sehome High School, located in Bellingham, Washington, is a prominent public secondary institution known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and community engagement. As part of the Bellingham School District, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core academics, and a variety of elective programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The school is housed in a modern facility designed to support collaborative learning, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for both higher education and future career paths.
Beyond its academic focus, Sehome High School fosters a vibrant school culture through its active extracurricular scene. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment. The school prides itself on its "Mariner" spirit and dedication to student growth, often highlighting its focus on social-emotional learning, personalized instruction, and building strong connections between faculty, students, and the wider Bellingham community.
For more information, contact Sehome High School at (360) 676-6481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bellingham, WA 98225-5909
(360) 676-6481
SEHOME HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bellingham, WA with about 1,175 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bellingham School District
- Total Students:
- 1,175
- Teachers:
- 55.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,175 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SEHOME HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.