International Community School is a small 6-12th grade public school in the Lake Washington School District of Washington State. It has about 60 students per grade with the exception of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, which have an average of 40 students per grade.
Serving 70 students in grades 1-5, Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Community School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Red, Crimson, Gold
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Community School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community School's ranking?
Community School is ranked #47 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Community School?
70 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Community School students are White, 43% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community School?
Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School located?
Community School is located in the Central Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Houghton.
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