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Bellevue School District

Washington · Public School District
31
Schools
18,946
Students
$23,753
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
23.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
93.1%
Graduation Rate
+6.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bellevue School District is a public school district in Washington serving 18,946 students across 31 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,753 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chinook Middle School06–08814
Highland Middle School06–08618
Odle Middle School06–08873
Tillicum Middle School06–08684
Tyee Middle School06–08880
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Educational ServicesPK–1254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,753+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
46%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
45.6%
Federal
6.9%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
18,946
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.1%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.1% graduation rate — 6.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,753 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District has 31 public schools, serving a total of 18,946 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bellevue School District?
The graduation rate is 93.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bellevue School District spend per student?
Bellevue School District spends $23,753 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bellevue School District?
23% of students in Bellevue School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bellevue School District?
No, Bellevue School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bellevue School District serve?
Bellevue School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bellevue School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bellevue School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.