Excellent
#89 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 4% in state
International School
High School · Bellevue School District · Bellevue, WA
A Bellevue School District high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
445 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- Math 81% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at International School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 84% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where International 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), 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
$158,396
Median home value
$1,373,000
Median rent
$2,380/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98005; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Digital DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Open Doors ReengagementEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Central Educational ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Sammamish Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,332 | 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.
Bellevue School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #5 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
International School is listed in Bellevue School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International School
International School is a public high school in Bellevue, WA, part of Bellevue School District, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International School
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 #89 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is International School's MySchoolScout rating?
International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (425) 456-6500
- Area population (ZIP 98005)
- 21,929
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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