Blaine High School (Washington)
Blaine High School, established in 1906, is located in Blaine, Washington, United States, which is situated in the northwest corner of the state, adjacent to the Canada–US border. The school operates within the Blaine School District and serves approximately 639 students in grades 9-12. It is ranked 39th out of 539 high schools in the state.
| Blaine High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1055 H Street Blaine, Washington 98230 | |
| Coordinates | 48°59′34″N 122°44′17″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Blaine School District |
| Principal | Scott Ellis |
| Staff | 36.30 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 635 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.49[1] |
| Color(s) | Orange & Black |
| Mascot | Borderites |
| Website | Blaine High School |
Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams. The AP participation rate at Blaine High School is 38%.
The student teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the state average. The 80% graduation rate is higher than the state average of 77%. The school's spending/student of $10,218 is higher than the state average of $8,997.[2]
Mascot and colors
The school's colors are orange and black. The school's mascot is the "Borderites", referring to the people of the community itself as Blaine sits directly on the British Columbia / Washington state border.
Notable alumni
- Bob Robertson - longtime Northwest play-by-play sportscaster
- Scott Gomez - ice hockey player
- Luke Ridnour - former professional basketball player
- Doug Goldsby - former CFL football player
References
- "Blaine High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- Source: U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools".