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Bellevue Big Picture School

Bellevue School District · King County · 14844 SE 22nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98007.0

(425)456-7800

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8/10
#107
Rank 107 out of 408
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #102 · 75th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #133 · 68th percentile
Science8/10 · #79 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bellevue Big Picture School stands out in an already competitive district by taking a genuinely different approach — students here build their education around real-world internships and personal interests rather than a traditional classroom model, making it a strong fit for self-directed learners who thrive outside the box. It sits in Bellevue, one of the Eastside's most well-resourced cities, where strong schools are the norm and families tend to be deeply invested in their kids' futures. If you're looking for an alternative to the typical college-prep grind without sacrificing academic substance, this is one worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

254 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
104 (41%)
Asian
70 (28%)
Hispanic
32 (13%)
Multiple Races
26 (10%)
African American
22 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged67 (26%)
Students with Disabilities57 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

347
Enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
10.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
16.7
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

93%of students graduate within 4 years

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
28.8%
AP Participation
of students
111
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #19 · 96th percentile

224 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found