| Blaine High School | |
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| 12555 University Avenue NE Blaine, Minnesota, 55434 USA |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1973 |
| School district | Anoka Hennepin District 11 |
| Principal | John Phelps |
| Faculty | Approx. 200 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 2800 |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Bengal |
Blaine High School is a high school in Blaine, Minnesota: part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The school was opened in 1972, as part of the Blaine Project. The current principal is John Phelps. The school colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the Bengal Tiger.
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Blaine High School participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.[1] BHS also boasts an accomplished music department that includes several choirs, bands, and string orchestras. Many Blaine music students have taken part of the yearly MMEA All-State music ensembles.
Blaine High School students have the opportunity to participate in the newly formed CEMS (Center for Engineering, Math and Science) program. This program offers more difficult classes in mathematics, science and engineering. The program includes a set of student representatives who meet with the administrative staff to sort out any issues that may arise. Many arts students are interested in this program, however it offers a very tight schedule with room for few electives, two of which are taken up if the student is in music or a language.
Blaine High School won the Minnesota high school boys hockey Class AA championship in 2000, defeating Duluth East High School by a final score of 6-0.[2] The football team won the 1988 state championship in Class AA and recently participated in the 2008 class 5A prep bowl. The Girls Nordic Skiing Team won the 1979 state championship. Their biggest rival is Coon Rapids High School. Blaine Bengal Athletics had a very successful 08-09 campaign, going to the state championship game in football, and state in Boys Hockey, and Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls volleyball as well as several other sports.
Notable rivals of Blaine include Andover High School, Anoka High School, Centennial High School, Champlin Park High School, and Coon Rapids High School. Rivalries also differ from sport to sport, depending on each school's strength in a particular sport.