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 & black |
| Mascot | Borderite |
| Website | Blaine H.S. |
Blaine High School, established in 1906, is located in Blaine, Washington, USA, which is situated in the northwest corner of Washington State adjacent the USA - Canada international border. Blaine High School operates within the Blaine School District and serves approximately 639 students in grades 9-12. The school is ranked 39th out of 539 high schools in Washington 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
Principal Scott Ellis and vice principal Wayne Vezzetti.
Mascot and colors
School colors are orange and black. Their "mascot" or "nickname" is Borderites, referring to the people of the community itself as Blaine sits directly on the British Columbia / Washington State border.
Notable alumni
- Scott Gomez is an American ice hockey player.
- Luke Ridnour is a point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks.
References
- ↑ Source: U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools".
External links
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