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International Community School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet, Alternative
- 6-12
- Kirkland, WA
- 89 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB
- SportsNG
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$109,715
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,776
National
$949Median Home Value
$607,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
429
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
- 8%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses
Teachers
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 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
$13,474/ year
National
$12,239- 87%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
International Community School Reviews
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ICS is definitely not for everyone, but if you are prepared to put in a LOT of time and effort into your schoolwork, it prepares you really well for college and beyond in terms of academics and time management. While you won’t get the sports, electives, or wide variety of classes of a normal high school, the community, clubs, and academics are outstanding. Most teachers are pretty good, and a few are excellent.
Side note: parents, please don’t force your kids to go to ICS if they hate it! I know lots of kids who are miserable, and they would be much happier and more successful at a regular high school. Then, someone else who really wants to be here could also get their spot.
Side note: parents, please don’t force your kids to go to ICS if they hate it! I know lots of kids who are miserable, and they would be much happier and more successful at a regular high school. Then, someone else who really wants to be here could also get their spot.
I joined ICS in 9th grade (before then I went to a regular big public (non-choice) middle school in the district). I would definitely say ICS is less competitive than a regular public high school in the area, but in a good way. Overall, the average academic level of the students at this school is higher than the average at a nearby high school, and there's also less outliers (no one or just a few people that are SUPER intelligent or academically challenged).
However, compared to the teachers at my middle school, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. There are only a few (around 4-5ish) teachers that I felt like were engaging and teach the materials well. The rest all seem to either not care or are extremely boring.
In my opinion, I think I was lucky for joining in 9th grade, because I got to experience life at a regular public school and understand the competitiveness out in the real world. At ICS, I felt like some people only understand the level of competitiveness within ICS.
However, compared to the teachers at my middle school, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. There are only a few (around 4-5ish) teachers that I felt like were engaging and teach the materials well. The rest all seem to either not care or are extremely boring.
In my opinion, I think I was lucky for joining in 9th grade, because I got to experience life at a regular public school and understand the competitiveness out in the real world. At ICS, I felt like some people only understand the level of competitiveness within ICS.
This school is for academically focused students who want to build their resume for college by participating in academic opportunities. Like-minded people are gathered at this place. However if you do not like maintaining good grades and studying very rigorously: this is not the school for you. But if you like studying, getting good grades, and have friends that do the same, then this is the school for you.
Also they do not have big range of clubs or after school activities to join. If you want to seriously do music, drama club, art, or sports, I suggest going to a larger high school that will have a variety of clubs. My impression of the clubs were that they are mostly for resume building: not for fun.
Also your course schedule would be VERY rigid. You cannot have ANY electives until Sophomore year in high school. Personally, it didn't allow me to explore of my own individual interests.
Also they do not have big range of clubs or after school activities to join. If you want to seriously do music, drama club, art, or sports, I suggest going to a larger high school that will have a variety of clubs. My impression of the clubs were that they are mostly for resume building: not for fun.
Also your course schedule would be VERY rigid. You cannot have ANY electives until Sophomore year in high school. Personally, it didn't allow me to explore of my own individual interests.