Bellingham High School

2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

bellingham.bellinghamschools.org/

1,218 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.

1,218

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellingham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	814
Hispanic	219
Black	16
Asian	42
Two or More	94
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

White
814 (67.9 %)
Hispanic
219 (18.3 %)
Two or More
94 (7.8 %)
Asian
42 (3.5 %)
Black
16 (1.3 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	1,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
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 9 303

Grade 10 267

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 338