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International Community School

11133 NE 65th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033 · (425) 936-2380 · King County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
421
High
DISTRICT 1,250 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
3%
14 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 68019%
Grade 78320%
Grade 88420%
Grade 95212%
Grade 106014%
Grade 11317%
Grade 12317%
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 68% · US 70%
White
10525%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 47% · US 43%
Hispanic
184%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 27% · US 30%
Black
20%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
26563%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 9% · US 6%
Two+
297%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19346%
Female
22654%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
92.4%
own-school result
Math
83.9%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.

Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year

School yearEnglish Language ArtsMath
2024-2592.4%83.9%
2023-2493.2%89.6%
2022-2396.4%90.7%
2021-2292.7%87.5%
2018-1996.0%95.3%
2017-1896.3%92.6%
2016-1792.1%90.8%
2015-1692.1%71.8%
2014-1581.8%79.8%
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

Where International Community School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn WashingtonIn King County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
421#228 of 570#57 of 97
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.6:1#80 of 311#11 of 67
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
53.1%#182 of 316#60 of 67
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
3.3%#383 of 386#74 of 76
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-3.9%#129 of 164#28 of 34
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
421
+9 (+2%) vs 2020
+48% since 2000-01, when it was 285
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 17.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2542122.618.6:13% (14)
2023-2440622.418.1:13% (12)
2022-2340522.617.9:14% (15)
2020-214122417.2:13% (13)
2017-1843820.321.6:13% (11)
2015-164382021.9:12% (9)
2010-113751623.4:11% (5)
2000-012851125.9:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for International Community School.

Since 2017-18: students down 4% (438 to 421); teachers up 11% (20.3 to 22.6).

About International Community School

International Community School is a small high school for students in Kirkland, Washington. It covers grades 6 through 12, with a total enrollment of 421 students. Enrollment is 27% lower than the average for high schools in Washington, which is about 573.

The district, Lake Washington School District, has 30,986 students enrolled across 55 schools.

International Community School's enrollment is 63% Asian. Other groups include 25% White, 7% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. By comparison, King County residents are about 21% Asian. The chance that two students picked at random at International Community School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 53%.

Dividing enrollment by its 22.6 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 18.6:1. Among high schools in Washington, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. Eligible students account for 3% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. On average, public schools in King County report 38%.

In King County (population about 2,287,171), median household income is about $124,746, roughly 57% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. International Community School is one of 544 public schools in King County, which together enroll about 278,492 students.

Community School is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.

Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 412 to 421. The number of students per teacher rose from 17.2 to 18.6 over 4 years.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for International Community School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

King County at a glance

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Population
2,287,171
Census ACS
Median income
$124,746
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
544
278,492 students

Quick facts

School name
International Community School
District
Lake Washington School District
Address
11133 NE 65th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone
(425) 936-2380
County
King County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
421
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Free and reduced lunch
14 (3%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
530423002568
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Lake Washington School District
Other schools in Kirkland
Other International Community schools

One other US public school is named International Community. International Community School is the 2nd largest of the 2.

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Frequently asked questions

About International Community School
How many students attend International Community School?
International Community School enrolls approximately 421 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does International Community School serve?
International Community School serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Community School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at International Community School is approximately 18.6:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at International Community School?
At International Community School, the student body is approximately 25% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 63% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is International Community School public or private?
International Community School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lake Washington School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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