Interlake High School in Bellevue, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Interlake High School is an urban public school in Bellevue, Washington that is part of Bellevue School District 405. It serves 1,637 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,637 Students

85 Teachers

16245 NE 24th St

Bellevue, WA 98008 View local requests

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Interlake High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Interlake High School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

67%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Interlake High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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