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Northshore School District

Bothell High School

#27 in Best Public High Schools in Washington
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 10-12
  • Bothell, WA
  • 348 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Bothell High School is a highly rated, public school located in Bothell, WA. It has 1,650 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.
About Bothell High School...
School District
Northshore School District
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Address
9130 NE 180 St
Bothell, WA 98011
Telephone
(425) 408-7000
Website
wwwnew.nsd.org

Bothell High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
66%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1250
188 responses
Average ACT
28
114 responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$89,477
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,565
National
$949
Median Home Value
$414,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
73%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
Poll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 61 responses
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  • Football games
    25%
  • Cougar Day
    16%
  • Graduation
    15%
  • Cougar day and all of the assemblies.
    10%
  • Mr. Bothell
    8%
  • Marching Band
    7%
  • Senior Sisters
    5%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,650
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.37 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.37 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.37 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$67,176
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.1%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.51 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.51 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.51 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,615/ year
National
$12,239
76%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.54 responses
30%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.54 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.54 responses
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Bothell High School Reviews

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I was super involved with the music and theatre programs! I found a home of people who supported me tirelessly and gave me endless opportunities that I would not have had anywhere else. The academics were very good! Everyone has their preferences on teacher and teaching style, but there wasn't a single teacher or person on the staff that was disliked.
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I would say my overall experience at BHS has been a good one. I will be graduating this year and after three years of attending Bothell High, I would tell many parents that this is a wonderful school for their child. Students of BHS are taught the values of community, respect, and integrity. Teachers are there to help students almost 24/7 and seem to care not only about teaching, but also the students wellbeing. There’s many great opportunities for students with clubs and sports (I personally enjoyed working with the Theatre department and ASL for all my three years at BHS) I cant say our school is perfect and I know that not everyone’s high school experience is the same, but personally, the memories and friends I’ve made at Bothell have shaped me into the person I am today and I feel prepared for the next step of my education.
Bothell High School is a wonderful place that nourishes the emotional and academic development of most students. Although I might gripe about the experience--as teenagers often do reflexively, myself included--I am ultimately very thankful for how Bothell's teachers pushed me to achieve academic excellence, how my peers cheered on my growth, and how the institution itself provided many opportunities to blossom into a young adult (such as with clubs and extracurricular activities).
All said, there are always ways in which Bothell High School could improve too. My main stipulation would be allocating funds more fairly between clubs and activities, such that students of all interest sets and socioeconomic backgrounds can flourish within the high school environment.