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Public high school · Bellevue School District · Bellevue, Washington

International School

International School rates 8.1, above the middle of Bellevue School District's high schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.1this school

8.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Bellevue School District median is 7.3.

#258 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Bellevue School District: 6 high schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

A Bellevue School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 258 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 6 of 29 in Bellevue School District.

International School is listed in Bellevue School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math78%37 points above the Washington average of 41%2026 SBA
Reading86%35 points above the Washington average of 51%2026 SBA
Proficiency has held near 82% across the 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 49 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.0
25% of the rating
Academics
9.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 98005; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
International School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$158,396
Median home value
$1,373,000
Median rent
$2,380/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
16
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33
Some Transit
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,285/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bellevue. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bellevue), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
38.9% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than International School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does International School serve?

International School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend International School?

International School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International School?

The student-teacher ratio at International School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International School rank in WA?

International School ranks #258 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is International School's MySchoolScout rating?

International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is International School a charter school?

No, International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is International School a Title I school?

No, International School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International School?

8.0% of students at International 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
597
Student-teacher ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
King County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#6 of 29
Schools in district
30
District spending per student
$20,051
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98005)
21,929
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
37.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.