Excellent
#68 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 3% in state
International Community School
High School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11133 NE 65th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Math 89% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 93% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at International Community School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 91% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,005
Median home value
$1,259,900
Median rent
$2,386/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Emerson K-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Lake Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,037 | Compare → |
| Eastside Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 5–12 | 1.4 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #6 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
International Community School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Community School
International Community School is a public high school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Community School
What grades does International Community School serve?
International Community School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend International Community School?
International Community School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Community School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Community School rank in WA?
International Community School ranks #68 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is International Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
International Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at International Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Community School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is International Community School a charter school?
No, International Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is International Community School a Title I school?
No, International Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Community School?
3.0% of students at International Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2380
- Area population (ZIP 98033)
- 40,662
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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