District Mission:  Our mission is to ensure that all students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve their highest potential as responsible citizens of our society through excellence in education, community cooperation and communication.

School Mission:  Our mission is to provide an environment where students will become competent and responsible citizens, able to contribute to the total well being of self, family and community, thereby enjoying productive and self-satisfying lives.

High School Demographics

Enrollment

October 2006 Student Count                 719

Gender (October 2006)

Male                                                     53.1%

Female                                                 46.9%

Ethnicity (October 2006)

American Indian/Alaskan Native          1.8%

Asian                                                   4.7%

Black                                                   1.9%

Hispanic                                              5.4%

White                                                  84.8%

Special Programs

Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2007)  43.2%

Special Education (May 2007)               9.4%

Transitional Bilingual (May 2007)         2.7%

Migrant (May 2007)                              0.0%

Attendance/Graduation

Annual Dropout Rate (2005-06)             4.9%

On-Time Graduation Rate (2005-06)      77%

Extended Graduation Rate (2005-06)      79%

Teacher Information (2006-07)

Classroom Teachers                                 39.3

Average Years of Teacher Experience       12.1

Teachers with at least a Master's Degree   74.4%

School Improvement Plan

Blaine High School is focused on helping all students become literate, independent learners with decision making skills necessary to reach their potential.  Specifically our goals fall in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.

1.   Improve student’s knowledge and skills in mathematics at least 10% as measured by the 2008 10th grade WASL.

2.   90% passing the 10th grade WASL Writing in 2008.

3.   Increase the number of students passing the reading section of the WASL by 10% each year until 100% is achieved.

Invitation to Parents

We realize how vital the role of parental involvement is in the education of our high school students.  In this regard, we continually welcome parents/guardians to join us in collaborating to solve problems and create solutions in our paramount responsibility.

BUDGET

District Expenditures:       $20,034,289

Transportation:                $870,284

Special Education:           $1,844,252

Expenditure student         $9,439

Building Use and condition

Blaine High School was built in 1971 with additions being made in 1975, 1992 and 2002.  The most recent additions included 4 new classroom spaces, new locker rooms, weight training, aerobics and wrestling facilities as well as improvements to security and fire prevention systems.  In addition to serving the needs of our high school students, Blaine High School is home to a wide variety of community activities, concerts, youth sports and special events.

Blaine School District met all Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives for the English Language Proficiency Performance Targets for the 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years. This is a No Child Left Behind requirement.