High Schools in Bellingham School District

The Bellingham School District in Washington is home to 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's high schools range from top-performing institutions like Bellingham High School and Sehome High School, which consistently rank among the best in the state, to alternative programs like Options High School and the Bellingham Re-Engagement Program, which serve students with unique needs and challenges.

The top-performing schools, Bellingham High School and Sehome High School, boast high academic achievement, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 35% proficient or better in Math. These schools also have relatively low dropout rates and high graduation rates compared to the district's other high schools. In contrast, Options High School and the Bellingham Re-Engagement Program struggle with significantly lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and lower graduation rates, highlighting the disparities in educational outcomes within the Bellingham School District.

The data also reveals variations in student demographics, per-student spending, and student-teacher ratios across the district's high schools. These factors may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance and student success. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable resource allocation could help the district provide a high-quality education for all its students, regardless of their school or background.