International Community School

International Community School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
11133 NE 65th St,  Kirkland, WA
Central Houghton Neighborhood
Lake Washington School District
4.0
3.2
430 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cindy Duenas
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
33
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
720
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
84.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
90.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
94.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
277:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.8%
Male
44%
Asian or Pacific Islander
61%
White
26.9%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
1.2%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet HS in Washington
#2 Best Public MS in Washington
#4 Best College Prep Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 138 Students
University of California - Berkeley 46 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 42 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 38 Students
Stanford University 36 Students
New York University 32 Students
Washington State University 32 Students
Seattle University 31 Students
University of Southern California 26 Students
Western Washington University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 47 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Biology 20 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 13 Students
Economics 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 62 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/15/2024
International Community School in Kirkland embodies both the words "international" and "community" found in its name. Through lessons, clubs, and whole school activities like the annual Camp Phoenix, there are opportunities to connect to people of all backgrounds and ages. While there may not be many electives, the core curriculum is strong, especially in English, Art and Math.
3.0 Junior
4/7/2024
The best part of ICS is the academic rigor and amount of preparation for college. It has a culture of excellence, which translates into the classes and curriculum. The worst part is easily the lack of sports, events, and typical high school experience.
5.0 Junior
8/18/2020
The academics at the school are superior to most. The clubs are not plentiful but the ones that are provided usually perform well in competitions or are well regarded.
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3.2 21 Reviews
1.0 other
8/26/2023
Extremely toxic culture, same set of teachers for far too many years - very easy for them to develop favorites and not change. Grading scale is unhelpful for college applications, curriculum is too strict with very few electives to choose from - no useful life skills courses.
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1.0 parent
8/19/2022
We initially had high hopes when we sent our child to this school.Pros:- School curriculum is well balanced and has many good ideas.- Some of the staff are friendly and do try their best to be positive.Cons:- Toxic culture of student to student bullying with many terrible and disturbing incidents oc...
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4.0 parent
1/20/2022
My child graduated at ICS and went to a very good college and the one she selected. She told me she was happy at ICS. It is NOT a school for students that want to enjoy sports or other activities. It is 100% academic. The majority of colleagues of my child went to the Universities that they wanted....
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5.0 parent
7/15/2021
It is a small school and my student feels like it is a family. Students are academically focused and exhibit very good behavior. I am happy with the support between the students and the support from school staff. The teachers are nice and flexible when we need flexibility. My social and athletic (wi...
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