Bellevue High School

Bellevue High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10416 Wolverine Way,  Bellevue, WA
Bellevue School District
4.0
2.7
1,683 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vic (victor) Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
30
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
15.5%
State Average
32.1%
Science
9.3%
State Average
25.1%
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
52.4%
Female
47.5%
Asian
41.2%
White
31.6%
Two or more races
12.4%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4.2%
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 684 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 242 Students
New York University 201 Students
Washington State University 197 Students
University of Southern California 194 Students
University of California - Berkeley 175 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 154 Students
Stanford University 151 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 131 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 285 Students
Computer Science 174 Students
Psychology 134 Students
Biology 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Marketing 69 Students
Political Science and Government 68 Students
Economics 67 Students
Finance 57 Students
Engineering 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 190 Reviews
2.0 Alum
10/23/2025
The school overall does a pretty good job in preparing you for college, especially with the wide variety of classes it offers. Most teachers at this school are good teachers with a few exceptions. However, I did not feel very safe on campus because there were often gun threats in the bathroom.
5.0 Senior
10/4/2025
Great school. Lots of APs offered. Teachers are great. Make connections with students. Great location. Variety of courses offered, ranging from classes in Computer Science to classes in Culinary.
5.0 Senior
12/15/2024
There are fantastic music programs at Bellevue High School. Almost all the teachers for all subjects are both passionate and qualified.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/10/2026
Many of the teachers struggled to clearly explain the material, and it often felt like students were expected to teach themselves. A large number of students ended up relying on private tutors just to keep up with the coursework, which raises concerns about the effectiveness of the instruction.Gradi...
1.0 parent
1/24/2026
It's a really hard school for newcomers to fit in because it's so cold and full of discrimination
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...

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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 1,683 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Bellevue High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,183,451. Discover additional schools in the area, like International School, Eastside Academy, Bellevue Christian School, 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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