For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,355 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sunnyland are Bellingham High School and Options High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyland, 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 Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellingham High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA include Bellingham High School and Options High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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