Options High School

2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225

options.bellinghamschools.org/

188 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Options High School, located at 2020 Cornwall Ave in Bellingham, WA, is an alternative educational institution within the Bellingham Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized academic planning, the school aims to re-engage students and provide them with the individualized attention necessary to meet their unique educational goals and graduate on time.

The school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, inclusive community that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The curriculum is tailored to be adaptable, allowing students to earn credits in ways that accommodate their personal circumstances or career interests. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and a holistic approach to student success, Options High School serves as a vital pathway for those seeking an alternative route to completing their high school diploma.

188

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Options High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
127 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (15.3 %)
Two or More
11 (6.2 %)
American Indian
6 (3.4 %)
Black
3 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)647-6871
Website:	http://options.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 36

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 66