Gifted High School Program

In the GHSP, students of exceptionally high academic and intellectual ability are grouped in a cohort in the core areas of English, history, science and math. Placement in each area is based on knowledge and skill level.  In grades 10 & 11 students enroll in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program with the goal that they complete IB degrees at the end of the 11th grade The 12th grade curriculum includes internships, independent studies, research projects and college classes.

The Bellevue School District Gifted High School Program (GHSP) is the final piece in the Bellevue School District 2-12 gifted program. The GHSP was formed with the intention of providing a four-year high school experience that allows students with exceptionally high academic ability to be appropriately challenged while maintaining a balanced extra-curricular life. To find out more, visit our website dedicated to the GHSP.

A Bellevue School District selection committee will make program placement recommendations based on cognitive ability, specific academic achievement, exceptional academic creativity, assessment performance, progress reports, information from teachers, parents and others.

Standard Age Score of 144 (99.7%) on the Cognitive Abilities Test and at least 90% on Reading and Quantitative with one of those scores at 97% or above.   

Current PRISM students are automatically accepted into the Gifted High School Program at Interlake as they register.  Other students, including those from other school districts, can apply by taking an eligibility test. 

Learn more about testing/eligibility >

Interlake High School.  

Visits to Interlake during the school day may be scheduled by appointment. 

Current PRISM students are automatically accepted into the Gifted High School Program at Interlake as they register.  Other students, including those from other school districts, can apply by taking the eligibility test. 

Transportation Information: High school students in Bellevue rely on King County Metro Transit for their ride to school.  You will find Metro routes from all areas of the City.