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Northshore School District

Bothell High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Snohomish County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 10-12
  • Bothell, WA
  • 354 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 1,732 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
    Address
    9130 NE 180 St
    Bothell, WA 98011
    Telephone
    (425) 408-7000
    Website
    wwwnew.nsd.org
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    Bothell High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    96%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    45%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1250
    220 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    126 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
    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
    75%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 71 responses
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    • Football games
      23%
    • Cougar Day
      17%
    • Graduation
      14%
    • Mr. Bothell
      8%
    • Cougar day and all of the assemblies.
      8%
    • Marching Band
      6%
    • Senior Sisters
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,732
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    19%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.39 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.39 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.39 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $70,788
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.1%
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 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
    $14,545/ year
    National
    $12,239
    77%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.56 responses
    30%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.56 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.56 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.