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Best Whatcom County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 9,452 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA are Blaine High School, Bellingham High School and Sehome High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whatcom County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Whatcom County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Whatcom County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blaine High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Whatcom County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blaine High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Sehome High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Meridian High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Nooksack Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3326 East Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-0106
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Lynden High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Mount Baker Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Mount Baker Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Mitchell Road
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1985 Barkley Blvd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Re-engagement
Alternative School
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Reengagement
Alternative School
3326 E Badger Rd
Nooksack, WA 98276
(360) 988-2641
Gr: 11-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Whatcom Co Detention Center
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Blaine High School, Bellingham High School and Sehome High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whatcom County?
24 public high schools are located in Whatcom County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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