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Bellevue School District

International School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Alternative
  • 6-12
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 86 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
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    International School is a top rated, public, alternative school located in Bellevue, WA. It has 578 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    445 128th Ave SE
    Bellevue, WA 98005
    Telephone
    (425) 456-6500
    Website
    bsd405.org/international
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    International School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    87%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1360
    102 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    62 responses
    AP Enrollment
    71%
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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
    $103,658
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,852
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $563,944
    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
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 16 responses
    Report
    • Focus Week
      38%
    • RFTS
      19%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Thanksgiving Assembly
      13%
    • Martin Luther King Assembly
      6%
    • Running Mad Max
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    578
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    6%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $69,175
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.8%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,709/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
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    International School Reviews

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    This school is well-known in the area for a reason. It is a very good academic school, and it is great for those looking for a tighter-knit community. It is public; however you must enter a lottery to get in, and only 85 students per grade are allowed, plus siblings. The school itself is old, but it is scheduled for reconstruction in the next few years. The teachers are good, and you build relationships with them as you have them multiple years in a row. You should put your student into the lottery just to see if you get in, because you have to get very lucky!
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    Students are together from 6th through 12th grade which creates a great sense of community among peers. The curriculum is very rigorous, but students can receive all the support they need to succeed if they are willing to seek it out. The downside is that the school lacks organized high school sports, but most students are in shape due to the intense PE program. Students are competitive by nature, but collaboration is an integral part of the curriculum.
    The International School community is a driven but caring group of students and staff. Regardless of whether or not you spend 6 years here, you will form lasting relationships within this intimate school environment.