District

Bellevue School District

WABellevue, WashingtonKing County

Contact & Location

12111 Northeast 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4000

Enrollment & Schools

30
Total Schools
18,423
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
16
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
5
Middle Schools
High
Schools
9
High Schools

Rating Distribution

518%
Below Average
14%
Average
2279%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
30
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
16
Middle
5
High
9

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Asian
44%
White
27%
Hispanic / Latino
15%
Two or More Races
10%
Black / African American
4%

Gender Distribution

53%Male
47%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

23%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
50%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

7.8
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1241
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
78%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
55%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
18% (5)
Average
4% (1)
Above Average
79% (22)

Bellevue School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Bellevue School District

30 schools

Elementary Schools

(16)

Middle Schools

(5)

High Schools

(9)

Reported Incidents

Report an Incident

Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

School Teaches Race, White Culture

Alleged incident in Bellevue School District · Washington

A school district's improvement plan outlines teaching students about race, equity, and identifying 'white culture.' Second graders are expected to engage in these explicit conversations and focus on self-identity in assemblies. The curriculum also includes anti-racist strategies for older elementary students.

Occurred on April 19, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

Principal's Antiracism Letter Sparks Outcry

Alleged incident in Bellevue School District · Washington

A school principal sent a letter to parents following a national tragedy, which included controversial statements on antiracism and white supremacy. Community members expressed concern that the letter misrepresented facts and promoted ideological guilt. Critics argued the communication created a hostile environment and potentially violated civil rights.

Occurred on April 20, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

School funds 'antiracist' staff course

Alleged incident at Bellevue High School · Bellevue School District · Washington

A high school offered to use school funds to send staff members identifying as white to an "antiracist leadership development" course. The course description detailed discussions on "white norm of individualism, power and authority" and "structural racism." Staff were encouraged to reflect on their "racist thinking" and "collusion with whiteness."

Occurred on April 20, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Bellevue Gender Identity Policy

Alleged incident in Bellevue School District · Washington

A school district policy permits staff to conceal a student's gender identity from their parents. The policy suggests that disclosing this information could be dangerous for the student. It also outlines guidelines for facility use and activity participation based on preferred gender identity.

Occurred on September 11, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 30 schools in Bellevue School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026