Bellevue High School

Bellevue High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10416 Wolverine Way,  Bellevue, WA
Bellevue School District
4.0
3.1
1,634 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vic (victor) Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
1,634:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
1,634:1
Teachers
1
Full Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
77.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
75.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
55.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
309:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
38.5%
White
37.4%
Two or more races
12.3%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
#10 Best Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 653 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 223 Students
Washington State University 193 Students
University of Southern California 180 Students
New York University 174 Students
University of California - Berkeley 166 Students
Stanford University 141 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 138 Students
University of Oregon 121 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 282 Students
Computer Science 171 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Biology 115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Economics 66 Students
Marketing 65 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Finance 52 Students
Engineering 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 195 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/29/2024
It has been kind of meh. It is a good school for academics, but the school culture tends to leave things to be desired in addition to how the school handles problems it encounters.
4.0 Senior
9/25/2023
Bellevue High School is a great school for sports, we have a lot of sports team with professional players and coach. In addition, the student atmosphere is pretty good.
4.0 Alum
8/26/2022
Bellevue High School has students that are very focused on academics and have a strong focus on sports. There is also an adequate music program and many club and class selections. However, the atmosphere can feel competitive at times.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/7/2024
High school at BHS is an experience in individualized academic excellence.
1.0 parent
11/18/2022
This school has a tremendous number of cliques. I switched my son from private back to public schools after hearing that this was a good school. My experience has been much different.The student/teacher ratio has gone up since my son has started and teachers spend most of their time trying to contro...
5.0 student
5/24/2018
Great school. This has been the best school I’ve ever been to. Basically, all you need to do is to avoid the sketchy/ bad kids and just focus on your schoolwork and academics. Try not to be involved in too much drama; surround yourself with people who share similar views and values! This school make...
1.0 parent
6/29/2017
I purchased my house to be in this school district and school. I have sold my house, I want nothing to do with this school for my other kids. I'm lucky to be able to have the resources to do so. Many others are just stuck.

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Bellevue High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bellevue, WA and is served by the Bellevue School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,634 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 1,634:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. Bellevue High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,229,243. Discover additional schools in the area, like International School, Eastside Academy, The Privett Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bellevue has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bellevue High School.

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