Blaine High School (Washington)
| Blaine Harbor High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Blaine, Washington | |
| Coordinates | 48°59′34″N 122°44′17″W / 48.992658°N 122.738176°WCoordinates: 48°59′34″N 122°44′17″W / 48.992658°N 122.738176°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Blaine School District |
| Principal | Scott Ellis |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Mascot | Borderite |
| Website | Blaine High School |
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.
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.[1]
Administrators
Administrators include Principal Scott Ellis and Vice Principal Wayne Vezzetti.
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
- Scott Gomez - ice hockey player
- Luke Ridnour - point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks
References
- ↑ Source: U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools".