International School

593 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

International School, located in Bellevue, Washington, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving grades 6–12. Operating as a school of choice within the Bellevue School District, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on a college-preparatory curriculum. Because it is a magnet program, students typically gain admission through a lottery system, drawing a diverse student body from across the district that is united by a strong commitment to academic excellence.

The school is well-known for its compact, intensive learning model and its emphasis on international-mindedness, critical thinking, and global perspectives. It frequently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in Washington state, consistently producing high results on standardized tests and maintaining high graduation rates. Beyond academics, the school cultivates a close-knit community culture, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurriculars and service-learning opportunities that emphasize leadership and social responsibility.

593

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	33
Black	7
Asian	328
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

Asian
328 (55.7 %)
White
159 (27.0 %)
Two or More
61 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.6 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellevue School District
Phone:	(425)456-6500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 92

Grade 9 92

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 74