Bellevue High School is a public secondary school located in Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue has 1632 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. The school principal is Dr. Victor J. Anderson. The school's mascot is the wolverine.
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bellevue High School's student population of 1,634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Bellevue High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue High School's ranking?
Bellevue High School is ranked #83 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bellevue High School?
1,634 students attend Bellevue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bellevue High School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellevue High School?
Bellevue High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bellevue High School offer ?
Bellevue High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue High School part of?
Bellevue High School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellevue High School located?
Bellevue High School is located in the West Bellevue neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Bellevue.
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