International Community School
About This School
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
International Community School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See International Community School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, International Community School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about International Community School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Best Night School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Best Senior High School 0.6 miles | ![]() |
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| Puget Sound Adventist Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Kirkland Sda School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Family Parish School 0.7 miles | n/a |
Review International Community School
Recent Reviews
Ancient facilities, cognitive misalignment (they teach 10th grade biology to 7th grade students and wonder why most students fail biology the first year), relatively inexperienced teachers with unrealistic demands means it is not a place for the faint hearted. In addition, their "lottery " admissions system makes the ethnic makeup of the school unbelievable but skews test scores in ICS's favor.
I regret sending my child to school here but I bought into the "hype" of it being one of the best public schools in the country. That assessment must be solely based on test scores NOT on the teachers, instructional methods, facilities, or curriculum.
The school also does not believe in developing the entire child and there are NO physical education courses so you see a lot of out of shape, sun starved kids walking around. 7th through 12th grade without a PE class does not form the basis of a healthy, well-developed (emotionally and physically) student.
Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 375Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, International Community School had 1% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Washington had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Lake Washington School District District Spending
23:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, International Community School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSP
What is it?
The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
How is it Scored?
A student's performance on the reading, math and science MSP is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).
About the HSPE
What is it?
The High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 10 are assessed in math, reading, science and writing.
How is it Scored?
A student's performance on the reading, math and science HSPE is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).
About the WASL
What is it?
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4, 7, and 10 in writing, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: level 4 (exceeds standard), level 3 (meets standard), level 2 (below standard) and level 1 (well below standard). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above level 3). Students must pass th
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10 out of 10
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