Reid Schwartz
eXp Realty
(360) 499-0070
72 Total Sales
Options High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2015 Franklin St,
Bellingham, WA
Bellingham School District
School Details
Head of School
Katie Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
B-
B-
B+
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.34
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
17%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
20
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Full Time Teachers
20
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
44.6%
State Average
32.1%
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Science
22.6%
State Average
25.1%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
183:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
46.6%
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Female
46.6%
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White
76.4%
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Hispanic
15.7%
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Two or more races
5.8%
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Native American
1.6%
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Asian
<1%
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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
19 Students
Whatcom Community College
13 Students
University of Washington
9 Students
Washington State University
9 Students
Bellingham Technical College
5 Students
Seattle University
4 Students
New York University
3 Students
University of Oregon
3 Students
Oregon State University
3 Students
Academy of Art University
3 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
5 Students
Psychology
3 Students
Nursing
3 Students
Design and Visual Communications
3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry
2 Students
Cosmetology
2 Students
Health Professions
2 Students
Art History
2 Students
Esthetician and Skin Care
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/1/2025
incredible school. teachers work lots of one on one with student when needed. no music classes due to lack of district funding. in school health center and free resources
GreatSchools Reviews
9/6/2025
Do not go here or put your kid here if they’re struggling
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
8/27/2019
It was horrible, I wasn't given the attention I needed and I had to drop out due to harassment.
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...
Agents Specializing in Bellingham
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Reid Schwartz
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Map
List Price Range
$408K - $881K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$628,964
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Average Household Income
$94,831
% of College Grads
53.8%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,269 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.0%
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Parks in this Area
Cornwall Park
Maritime Heritage Park
Elizabeth Park
Zuanich Point Park
Memorial Park
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Densely packed residential and historic area near downtown Bellingham
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Mostly residential neighborhood set along I-5 with some industrial uses
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Bellingham's downtown district packed with dining and entertainment options
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Residential community built on a small hill next to Lake Whatcom
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Neighborly community with lots of events and opportunities to get involved
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 9:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% 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 3.34, and the graduation rate is 67%. The average home value in this area is $628,964. 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.