BHS strives to provide each student an equal opportunity to achieve excellence, to graduate with a quality education, and to contribute to a diverse community as a confident and responsible young adult. Bainbridge High School is the district’s only comprehensive high school serving approximately 1,250 students in grades 9-12. Students at Bainbridge High School have access to a challenging college preparatory curriculum that is augmented by a rich and diverse array of elective classes. Our range of course offerings and co-curricular programs exceeds the options available at virtually any other public school our size. Last year 121 (44%) of our seniors were designated Washington Honors Award winners, an award that distinguished them in the top 10% of all graduating seniors in the state. Additionally, a study of first year student performance at the University of Washington confirms that BHS students leave high school well prepared for college level academics. The average GPA for BHS graduates in their first year at the U of W is 3.40. The average GPA for all U of W freshman during the same period was 3.18.

Inspiring all members of our school community to:

• Value Learning
• Think Critically and Creatively
• Practice Integrity
• Act as Compassionate Citizens

• Students & the learning process
  • Each student is a unique and valued individual.
  • All students can learn, achieve and succeed.
  • Students are challenged to think independently.
  • Students are taught to respect themselves, other students and staff.
  • School is a safe and constructive environment.
• Curriculum and instruction
  • A comprehensive and diverse education produces a well-rounded individual.
  • Instruction should be geared to different learning styles with a variety of methods.
  • Challenging expectations increases student outcomes.
  • Skilled educators who are passionate about their subject matter promote learning.
  • Effective planning, presentation and assessment foster excellence in learning. 
• Community
  • Students, parents, educators and community share the responsibility for education.
  • Communication with parents is essential. 
  • Cultural diversity increases student understanding of the community and the world. 
  • Students should give back to the community.