Established in 1954 Bishop Blanchet High School stands proudly in Seattle. It’s a private Catholic college preparatory school. The school’s name honors Archbishop A M A Blanchet the first bishop of the diocese. Originally called Blanchet High School the name was changed in 1999 to clearly identify its Catholic affiliation.
Bishop Blanchet boasts a rich history. It’s the first Catholic co-ed high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Over 16000 alumni have gone on to become leaders in their communities. The school takes pride in its tradition of excellence. It’s committed to educating the whole student spiritually intellectually and socially.
Bishop Blanchet offers a challenging academic program. Students can take Honors and Advanced Placement courses. About half the students participate in these advanced courses. Graduation requires 52 credits. The school doesn’t have a Running Start program. However nearly all graduates continue their education at higher institutions.
Beyond academics Bishop Blanchet thrives with extracurricular activities. It has numerous sports teams. The school has a long and celebrated athletic history. It’s won many league championships. State championships were won in baseball boys and girls basketball boys cross country football boys soccer softball and volleyball. There was even an athletic scholarship scandal in 2015. The school self-reported WIAA recruiting policy violations. The resulting penalties included expunged records and probation.
The school also has a strong arts program. This includes band choir drama and visual arts. The drama department has a black box theater. They present a musical every spring at the Moore Theatre. In 2008 the school’s drama program was recognized as the top high school program in the Northwest. The school also has a successful esports program. Their League of Legends team achieved a 24-0 undefeated record in 2022-2023. They even won a Splatoon 3 championship at Nintendo Live 2023.
Bishop Blanchet High School is more than just a school. It’s a community a place where students learn and grow. It fosters faith scholarship and service. It’s a place where students develop character leadership skills and a commitment to service. It’s a testament to its legacy of educating the whole student.