Bellingham High School vs Squalicum High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Squalicum High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,273 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Washington | Squalicum High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 333 | #162 of 333 |
| National rank | #3722 of 16,910 | #7145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,165 | 1,273 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 1,273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 54.7).
- •Bellingham High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 43.2%).
- •Squalicum High School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.6).
- •Squalicum High School is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 1,165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellingham High School better than Squalicum High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bellingham High School ranks higher (68.3 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellingham High School and Squalicum High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 1,165. Squalicum High School: 1,273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Squalicum High School rank in Washington?
Bellingham High School is 59th of 333 and Squalicum High School is 162nd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).