International School

Summary:

The International School is a public high school located in Bellevue, Washington, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 593 students. It is part of the Bellevue School District, which is ranked 18th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The International School consistently ranks among the top 2-3 high schools in Washington, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Students at the International School significantly outperform the Bellevue School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96.34% of 10th-grade students at the International School were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 83.76% in the Bellevue School District and 66.2% statewide. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (55.31%) compared to the Bellevue School District and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.94% to 8.43% over the past three school years.

When comparing the International School to other high schools in the Bellevue School District and the surrounding area, such as Newport Senior High School, Interlake Senior High School, and Bellevue High School, the International School consistently outperforms them in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's unique racial makeup and relatively low socioeconomic diversity may contribute to its exceptional academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 445 128th Ave SE
       Bellevue, WA  98005


(425) 456-6500

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,581 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
55.3%
White:
26.8%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.4% Help


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Compare Details International School ranks better than 98.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details International School ranks better than 99.5% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Bellevue School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (55.3%), White (26.8%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International School is 19.2. 3 high schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at International School is $16,581. 5 high schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

International School:

SchoolDigger ranks International School 8th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See International School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks International School 2nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See International School in the ranking list.)

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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International School

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Rank History for all middle school students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.21 4th 421 99.0%
2005 98.21 5th 425 98.8%
2006 97.16 6th 449 98.7%
2007 98.08 5th 463 98.9%
2008 97.16 7th 466 98.5%
2009 97.22 7th 476 98.5%
2010 98.34 1st 483 99.8%
2011 96.53 5th 492 99.0%
2012 96.19 5th 497 99.0%
2013 96.74 5th 498 99.0%
2015 97.20 5th 445 98.9%
2016 96.78 6th 443 98.6%
2017 96.47 5th 435 98.9%
2018 96.58 8th 437 98.2%
2019 95.65 12th 512 97.7%
2021 98.97 4th 529 99.2%
2022 99.34 3rd 541 99.4%
2023 98.90 4th 539 99.3%
2024 98.48 8th 535 98.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.33 97th 448 78.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.04 8th 376 97.9%
2019 93.74 15th 452 96.7%
2021 99.24 4th 469 99.1%
2022 98.64 3rd 479 99.4%
2023 97.78 6th 464 98.7%
2024 98.08 3rd 464 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.54 12th 453 97.4%
2021 98.75 6th 476 98.7%
2022 99.48 2nd 480 99.6%
2023 98.46 4th 470 99.1%
2024 98.15 7th 466 98.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.70 13th 123 89.4%
2019 83.18 26th 152 82.9%
2021 94.22 4th 149 97.3%
2022 91.87 10th 161 93.8%
2023 92.05 10th 145 93.1%
2024 85.21 23rd 148 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.83 2nd 353 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.25 52nd 470 88.9%
2021 96.63 10th 480 97.9%
2022 97.05 7th 488 98.6%
2023 95.99 9th 488 98.2%
2024 93.72 14th 486 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for International School

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Rank History for all high school students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.12 1st 390 99.7%
2005 98.45 1st 394 99.7%
2006 95.65 2nd 395 99.5%
2007 95.20 2nd 399 99.5%
2008 93.52 3rd 396 99.2%
2009 95.04 2nd 402 99.5%
2010 95.82 1st 423 99.8%
2011 91.13 2nd 440 99.5%
2012 88.88 1st 450 99.8%
2013 86.44 1st 454 99.8%
2015 90.61 16th 341 95.3%
2018 97.56 4th 315 98.7%
2019 96.81 9th 417 97.8%
2021 98.43 3rd 455 99.3%
2022 99.57 2nd 434 99.5%
2023 99.24 2nd 442 99.5%
2024 98.95 2nd 437 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.73 1st 243 99.6%
2019 98.95 2nd 358 99.4%
2021 98.50 2nd 390 99.5%
2022 99.02 1st 368 99.7%
2023 99.09 2nd 357 99.4%
2024 99.69 1st 347 99.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.46 1st 254 99.6%
2019 95.76 10th 355 97.2%
2021 98.15 3rd 395 99.2%
2022 99.64 1st 363 99.7%
2024 98.67 2nd 362 99.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.94 9th 136 93.4%
2023 89.13 16th 118 86.4%
2024 94.46 2nd 113 98.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.44 3rd 222 98.6%
2019 92.46 11th 382 97.1%
2021 97.14 3rd 413 99.3%
2022 94.86 6th 390 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Open Quote International school is amazing! I have two sons attending and my daughter will attend in 2 years. They have an amazing curriculum, the teachers are always engaging and the student body is very diverse. I feel very lucky my children have the privilege to attend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for International School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 365 4 91 2 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 346 4 101 3 0 n/a n/a 19 473
2006 344 4 110 5 0 n/a n/a 29 492
2007 345 3 113 5 0 n/a n/a 37 503
2008 340 2 120 6 0 n/a n/a 41 509
2009 354 5 118 7 0 n/a n/a 42 526
2010 346 7 128 8 1 n/a n/a 40 530
2011 351 9 145 13 1 0 28 0 547
2012 313 7 164 14 1 0 48 0 547
2013 299 4 180 14 1 0 53 0 551
2014 310 4 182 11 1 0 55 0 563
2015 292 5 193 15 1 0 62 0 568
2016 289 4 208 14 1 0 59 0 575
2017 272 3 219 18 1 0 65 0 578
2018 243 3 251 17 1 0 63 0 578
2019 219 5 265 30 1 0 53 0 573
2020 206 8 285 34 1 0 53 0 587
2021 195 10 300 33 1 0 51 0 590
2022 180 9 310 38 1 0 53 0 591
2023 159 7 328 33 1 0 61 4 593

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 462 23.0 20.1 4.5
2005 473 23.3 20.3 4.4
2006 492 25.8 19.1 3.9
2007 503 25.2 20.0 3.6
2008 509 27.0 18.9 3.6
2009 526 26.6 19.8 3.1
2010 530 25.9 20.4 3.1
2011 547 24.6 22.2 5.3
2012 547 27.5 19.8 5.1
2013 551 28.9 19.0 4.4
2014 563 n/a n/a 3.9
2015 568 30.0 18.9 6
2016 575 30.0 19.1 5.7
2017 578 29.3 19.7 6.4
2018 578 30.9 18.6 6.4
2019 573 30.4 18.8 7.7
2020 587 29.6 19.7 7.2
2021 590 29.0 20.2 7.3
2022 591 26.4 22.3 6.9
2023 593 30.7 19.2 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 462 23.0 20.1 4.5
2005 473 23.3 20.3 4.4
2006 492 25.8 19.1 3.9
2007 503 25.2 20.0 3.6
2008 509 27.0 18.9 3.6
2009 526 26.6 19.8 3.1
2010 530 25.9 20.4 3.1
2011 547 24.6 22.2 5.3
2012 547 27.5 19.8 5.1
2013 551 28.9 19.0 4.4
2014 563 n/a n/a 3.9
2015 568 30.0 18.9 6
2016 575 30.0 19.1 5.7
2017 578 29.3 19.7 6.4
2018 578 30.9 18.6 6.4
2019 573 30.4 18.8 7.7
2020 587 29.6 19.7 7.2
2021 590 29.0 20.2 7.3
2022 591 26.4 22.3 6.9
2023 593 30.7 19.2 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.1%0.0%3.4%0.0%3.4%100.0%95.5%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.5%
201984.4%0.0%7.8%0.0%1.1%96.7%91.1%94.4%92.2%96.7%91.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.3%0.4%4.5%1.8%98.4%98.3%97.0%94.8%97.7%98.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for International School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.2%) $14,752 (98.8%) $14,933
2020 $244 (2.2%) $10,734 (97.8%) $10,979
2021 $153 (1.0%) $15,550 (99.0%) $15,703
2022 $578 (3.5%) $16,002 (96.5%) $16,580

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 4th of 539 Middle schools
 1.6%
Ranks 9th of 417 High schoolsRanks 2nd of 442 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (International School)81.182.8
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)75.970.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (International School)75.685
 9.4%
   6th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)70.366.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (International School)93.482.8
 10.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)81.971.9
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (International School)81.388.5
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)74.468.9
 5.5%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (International School)84.394.5
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)79.173.7
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (International School)78.784.6
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)71.962.5
 9.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (International School)79.896.7
 16.9%
   8th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)74.165.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
10th Grade Math (International School)86.372.4
 13.9%
   10th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)71.966.1
 5.8%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (International School)92.394.4
 2.1%
   11th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)82.573.9
 8.6%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (International School)87.788.8
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)78.974.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (International School)80.383
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Bellevue School District)72.868.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (International School)85.195.7
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Bellevue School District)76.670.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573593
 3.5%
African American57
 40%
American Indian11
Asian265328
 23.8%
Hispanic3033
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White219159
 27.4%
Two or More Races5361
 15.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.7%8.4%
 0.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended International School.

Yes! International School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 437 Washington high schools.

Students at International School are 55% Asian, 27% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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