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Blaine High School (Minnesota)

12555 University Ave NE, Blaine, United States
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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 current principal is John Phelps. The school colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the Bengal Tiger.AcademicsBlaine 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. Many Blaine music students have taken part of the yearly MMEA All-State music ensembles.Blaine High School is a member of the National Forensic League. Blaine High School is also a member of the MSHSL.Blaine High School students have the opportunity to 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. Many arts students are interested in this program, however it offers a very tight schedule with room for few electives, two of which are taken up if the student is in music or a language.AthleticsBlaine 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 won the 1988 state championship in Class AA defeating Cretin-Derham Hall High School. The Girls Nordic Skiing Team won the 1979 state championship.

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