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Lake Washington School District

International Community School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet, Alternative
  • 6-12
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 80 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    International Community School is a top rated, public, magnet, alternative school located in Kirkland, WA. It has 440 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 96% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
    Address
    11133 NE 65th St
    Kirkland, WA 98033
    Telephone
    (425) 936-2380
    Website
    lwsd.org/pages/default.aspx
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    International Community School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    96%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    96%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1380
    90 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    30 responses
    AP Enrollment
    40%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $104,319
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,644
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $522,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • The Taste of ICS
      40%
    • Focus Week
      30%
    • The Art Walk
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      10%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    440
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    3%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    8%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $63,368
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.9%
    55%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,078/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
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    I thought that the small community that the students have is good and bad. In some aspects, one can make very good friends when one is with their classmates from 6-12 grade, but there are also negative aspects. Naturally, not all the students will get along and this can create tension. There is also a lot of gossip and drama that will inevitably be spread around the whole school because it is so small. The fierce academic competition sometimes makes students feel bad about themselves because he or she didn’t do as well as another student.
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    I love my school because of all the supportive teachers that take their time to help you with anything you need and they genuinely care about getting to know each student individually. Also, I love being a part of a big community where I know everyone and everyone knows me. Being apart of the community is a big part of the school, the upperclassmen work together to help the underclassmen succeed in school by helping them deal with academic and personal issues they might be facing. Although the school has a very rigorous curriculum set up to push students continuously, students end up having an easier time in college after high school.
    This is truly an amazing establishment. All the teachers care about the students and are so passionate about the subjects that they teach. The small school size allows for many intimate connects to be formed, especially with programs such as Focus Week, where students and teachers take a week to go abroad or try a new activity, and International Night where students, parents and teachers come together to sample foods from all over the world. But, this school is extremely academically rigorous, and it's a big commitment. I think it is 100% worth it; the holistic approach to academics and the work load has pushed me to my limits, and made a better and stronger student.