Interlake Senior High School

Interlake Senior High School is a public high school in Bellevue, WA. It is in the Bellevue School District and teaches kids in grades 9 through 12. There are about 1,700 to 1,800 students at the school, and there are 17 teachers for every 1,000 students. The district has eight high schools. The school has a lot of hard classes and tests, like Advanced Placement (AP) classes. A lot of students want to go to college, which is clear from the fact that 73% of them take AP classes. Students can also take honors classes, career and technical education pathways, and a lot of other things outside of school that are meant to help them get ready for college and a job. Kids of all kinds go to this school. About 77% of them are not white, and about 27% of them come from families that don't have a lot of money. This makes the school community fun and friendly. According to academic indicators, 73% of students will be good at math and 85% will be good at reading (ELA) in the school year 2025–2026. As part of their plans for after high school, students also take the SAT and ACT tests.

Interlake Senior High School is getting a lot of work done on it. A $100 million project has been approved to add new buildings, such as a full-size gym, music classrooms, and science labs. The school is also making accessibility and safety upgrades a top priority. The Bellevue School District Board has given a $250,000 contract to make a master plan for the school that takes into account the needs and wants of the community. The goal of these upgrades is to make the learning environment more modern and supportive.

Q1. Does the school want people to get involved in the community?

Ans. Yes, students take part in service-learning and volunteer programs that encourage them to be active members of their communities.

Q2. Does Interlake Senior High School help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students in school can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning their future academic careers.

Q3. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q4. Can students in school take part in leadership programs?

Ans. Yes, student council, clubs, and projects that involve working with others help people learn how to lead and organize.

Q5. Are there programs for the arts and creativity?

Ans. Yes, students in school can explore their creativity through music, theater, and the visual arts.