Bellevue Big Picture School

385 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bellevue Big Picture School (BBPS) is an innovative public school within the Bellevue School District that utilizes the "Big Picture Learning" model, which emphasizes personalized, interest-driven education. Rather than traditional classroom structures, the school focuses on a "one student at a time" approach, where students are paired with an advisor who remains with them for multiple years to help craft a curriculum tailored to their specific passions and career goals. This model prioritizes the development of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning.

A defining feature of the school is its deep connection to the professional world. Students engage in regular internships—often spending two days a week in local businesses or organizations—to gain real-world experience and mentorship. By integrating academic coursework with hands-on professional projects and exhibitions, Bellevue Big Picture School aims to foster a high level of student engagement and prepare its graduates for both post-secondary education and meaningful careers in a rapidly changing global economy.

385

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellevue Big Picture School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	37
Black	20
Asian	126
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
150 (39.7 %)
Asian
126 (33.3 %)
Two or More
42 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.8 %)
Black
20 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)456-7800
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 75

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 76

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 15