Options High School

Options High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2015 Franklin St,  Bellingham, WA
Bellingham School District
4.8
3.4
206 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Katie Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
67%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
17.2%
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
183:1

Student Diversity

Female
47.3%
Male
46.3%
White
67.6%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native American
3.2%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Washington University 15 Students
Whatcom Community College 11 Students
University of Washington 7 Students
Washington State University 6 Students
Bellingham Technical College 5 Students
New York University 3 Students
Seattle University 3 Students
Oregon State University 2 Students
Portland State University 2 Students
Academy of Art University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 6 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 3 Students
Design and Visual Communications 3 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 2 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Health Professions 2 Students
Zoology and Entomology 2 Students
Art History 2 Students
Esthetician and Skin Care 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 2 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
8/20/2020
Positive atmosphere, accepting and patient teachers, close community. But there is no transportation because its quite a small school with not to many students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 other
9/6/2025
Do not go here or put your kid here if they’re struggling
5.0 student
10/19/2024
bro its great. i'm a freshman and i gotta say all the teachers are pretty awesome! honestly there needs to be a bit more discipline though? there isn't anything combatting uninterested students from just Doing Nothing all period. it's sad to see
1.0 student
8/27/2019
It was horrible, I wasn't given the attention I needed and I had to drop out due to harassment.
5.0 parent
3/30/2011
Options combines an old fashioned focus on the fundamentals of education with the contemporary demands of non-comformist kids in a 21st century world. Small class sizes, a zero-tolerance policy for student:student abuse of any sort, and palpable mutual respect between students and teachers creates a...

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Options High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bellingham, WA and is served by the Bellingham School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 206 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Options High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, and the graduation rate is 67%. The average home value in this area is $642,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whatcom Co Detention Center, Bellingham High School, Bellingham Re-Engagement Program, and more. Learn more about what Bellingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Options High School.

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