B
Good
72/100

Bellingham High School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 60 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 48% · Math 50% proficient · 42nd percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
A
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
749
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%42/100reading 36th percentile, math 48th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%86/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (−5 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+1 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+11 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -20 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts36th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 60 Blackstone Street
City Bellingham
ZIP Code 02019
District 2502460
NCES School ID 250246000139
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02019

Understanding the community around Bellingham High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $116,152
Per Capita Income $48,122
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $395,800
Median Rent $1,635
Owner-Occupied 79.3%
Renter-Occupied 20.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bellingham High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.1%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Asian 3.7%
Black 2.3%
Two or More Races 2.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 749
Teachers (FTE) 60.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bellingham High School?
Bellingham High School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bellingham High School?
Bellingham High School has 749 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Bellingham High School serve?
Bellingham High School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bellingham High School receive per student?
Bellingham High School receives $26,823 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bellingham High School in 02019 ▼
Avg Home Value
$548,481
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,571
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
20.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026