Serving 385 students in grades 6-12, Bellevue Big Picture School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue Big Picture School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellevue Big Picture School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellevue Big Picture School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellevue Big Picture School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue Big Picture School's ranking?
Bellevue Big Picture School is ranked #419 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bellevue Big Picture School often compared to?
Bellevue Big Picture Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue Big Picture School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue Big Picture School is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bellevue Big Picture School?
385 students attend Bellevue Big Picture School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bellevue Big Picture School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellevue Big Picture School?
Bellevue Big Picture School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bellevue Big Picture School offer ?
Bellevue Big Picture School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bellevue Big Picture School part of?
Bellevue Big Picture School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellevue Big Picture School located?
Bellevue Big Picture School is located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lake Hills.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2021
Very good, they support mental health.
1 1/20/2020
I'm currently a student at this school and the staff is incompetent and they neglect to address issues such as harassment and bullying in a timely or effective manner for example I was harassed for months by a group and despite going to the staff multiple times it took 2 months for the office staff to address it and when they did, it was in the form of a restoration circle which had no effect on the harassment and the people harassing me walked away with no punishment. The staff is incompetent and ineffective at their jobs I would like to see them held accountable for their lake of respect towards their students. This has happened to multiple other people at this school. No one should half to deal with the behavior that the staff allows at a big picture.
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