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Nikola Tesla Stem High School vs. International Community School

Should you attend Nikola Tesla Stem High School or International Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
International Community School
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

International Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Nikola Tesla Stem High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 406 students in grades 6-12, International Community School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
601 students
406 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#3 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
#8 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
(Top 1% in WA)
90%
(Top 1% in WA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
(Top 1% in WA)
95%
(Top 1% in WA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
(Top 1% in WA)
≥95%
(Top 1% in WA)
≥95%
(Top 5% in WA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart displays graduation rate of Nikola Tesla Stem High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of International Community School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
79
Grade 9 Students
162
64
Grade 10 Students
154
39
Grade 11 Students
140
32
Grade 12 Students
145
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
74%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nikola Tesla Stem High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% Hispanic
4%
4%
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% Black
n/a
1%
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% White
17%
26%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
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0.42
0.55
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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