Public School
International School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Alternative
- 6-12
- Bellevue, WA
- 88 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationA-
- SportsNG
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$113,989
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,958
National
$949Median Home Value
$615,456
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
- 86%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
573
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses
Teachers
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 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
$22,487/ year
National
$12,239- 92%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
International School Reviews
88 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!
International has extremely intense academic expectations. Its students are high-strung, anxious, and they often care more about grades than their own mental health. However, most of the teachers are really great and supportive.
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.