Blaine High School | |
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Address | |
12555 University Avenue Northeast Blaine, Minnesota 55434 United States |
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Coordinates | 45°11′57″N 93°15′48″W / 45.1992493°N 93.2634487°WCoordinates: 45°11′57″N 93°15′48″W / 45.1992493°N 93.2634487°W |
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Type | Public High School |
Established | 1972 |
School district | Anoka-Hennepin District 11 |
Teaching staff | 124.70 (on a FTE basis) |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,906 (2013-14) |
Student to teacher ratio | 23.30 |
Color(s) | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue and White |
Nickname | Bengals |
Website | www |
Blaine High School is a high school in Blaine, Minnesota: part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The school was opened in 1972, as part of the Blaine Project. The school colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the Bengal Tiger.
Blaine High School participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program. BHS also has an accomplished music department that includes several choirs, bands, and string orchestras.
Blaine High School is a member of the National Forensic League. Blaine High School is also a member of the MSHSL.
Blaine High School may participate in the newly formed CEMS (Center for Engineering, Math and Science) program. This program offers more difficult classes in mathematics, science and engineering. The program includes a set of student representatives who meet with the administrative staff to sort out any issues that may arise.
Blaine High School won the Minnesota high school boys hockey class AA championship in 2000, defeating Duluth East High School by a final score of 6-0. The football team has appeared in the state tournament 13 times, and have won one state championship which came in 1988, defeating Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Class AA, and have appeared in five more state championship games since, most recently in 2008. The Girls Nordic Skiing Team won the 1979 state championship.