For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,576 students in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Happy Valley are Sehome High School and Bellingham Family Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 65% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sehome High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA include Sehome High School and Bellingham Family Partnership Program.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Happy Valley, Bellingham public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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