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#1495 of 2,228 schools in WA
Blaine High School
High School · Blaine School District · Blaine, WA
A high school in Blaine, WA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1055 H STREET, Blaine, WA 98230
- Math 45% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Blaine High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blaine High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,716
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Blaine School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine Re-engagementEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | Not available | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blaine School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,968NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blaine High School is listed in Blaine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blaine High School
Blaine High School is a public high school in Blaine, WA, part of Blaine School District, serving approximately 589 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,495 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blaine High School
What grades does Blaine High School serve?
Blaine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Blaine High School?
Blaine High School has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blaine High School rank in WA?
Blaine High School ranks #1,495 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Blaine High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blaine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blaine High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blaine High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blaine High School a charter school?
No, Blaine High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blaine High School a Title I school?
No, Blaine High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blaine High School?
44.5% of students at Blaine High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (360) 332-6045
- Area population (ZIP 98230)
- 18,757
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98230; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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