International School
of Beaverton
ISB At A Glance
ISB Quick Facts
ISB Report Card from ODE
17770 SW Blanton Street
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-3690 phone
(503) 356-3695 fax
School Zone Boundary Map (must live within district boundaries)
ISB School Profile 2025-2026
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEAVERTON
17770 SW Blanton Street, Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-3690 • Fax (503) 356-3695
Principal: Andrew Gilford
Assistant Principal: Kelly Bordwell
IB Diploma Coordinator: Amy Schuff
Counselors: Kathryn Hirsch (A-L), Tracy Muilenburg (M-Z)
School and Community
The International School of Beaverton (ISB) is a public option 6-12 school located in a multicultural suburb of Portland, Oregon where there is both high poverty and high wealth. Local industries are associated with athletic apparel, semiconductors, and green energy. Education is a strong value. ISB is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and the Oregon Department of Education. It is a “wall to wall” International Baccalaureate (IB) World School only offering courses in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) to all students. As an IB for All school, we support all students in their goals, in part by also being a certified AVID school.
Admission is determined by lottery in order to mirror the demographics of the district, with no additional qualifications or entrance requirements. While most students begin at ISB in 6th grade, new students are admitted each year at every grade level through the district’s lottery process.
ISB is a diverse school. Over fifty languages are spoken in our students’ homes. Sixty-eight percent of our students report their ethnicity as other than Caucasian. Twenty-nine percent of our students are identified as Talented and Gifted. Twenty percent of our students qualify for Free/ Reduced lunch.
Diversity is not only reflected in our demographic; it is embedded in our daily practice. We view our cultural and linguistic variety as a strength that enriches the educational experience for all students. Through intercultural sessions, global guest speakers, inclusive curriculum, and student-led initiatives, we create a school environment that values empathy, identity, and perspective-taking. Our students are encouraged to explore their own identities while engaging meaningfully with those of others, developing into compassionate leaders and global citizens prepared to fulfill our mission: to serve our communities and uphold the promise of a more peaceful world.
Academic Program
All students are required to do individual research, to develop and participate in service activities, including Service as Action in grades 6-10 and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) in grades 11-12, and to inquire into the theory and nature of knowledge.
Classes meet on an A/B block schedule. Students attend four classes on A days that alternate every other day with four classes on B days for a minimum of 7 courses each semester.
Course Offerings
Due to the size of our school and the curricular requirements of the MYP and DP programs, course offerings and elective choices at ISB are limited. The chart above outlines the courses available at each grade level in high school. Student choice is primarily available in Language Acquisition, Mathematics*, the Arts, and IB Group 6 electives during the Diploma Programme years (grades 11 and 12). Some additional flexibility exists in selecting support classes.
In 9th grade, students may choose Advanced Science Research in place of IB Seminar. This course is in high demand, and a lottery is used to determine enrollment. AVID is also available as a support class in lieu of IB Seminar (an academic support class for all students) and is filled through an application process. Priority is given to students who will be the first in their family to attend college and those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education.
*Mathematics placement at ISB begins in 6th grade based on a combination of state assessment data, placement tests, and elementary teacher input. While we offer multiple pathways, ISB strongly discourages acceleration for the sake of "skipping ahead," as the MYP and IB mathematics curricula emphasize depth of understanding, application to real-world contexts, and strong communication skills in addition to content knowledge. IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (MAA) HL requires that students complete Precalculus. Students who complete AGS II or III (Algebra, Geometry, Statistics II or III) may choose between IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL or IB Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation (MAI) SL.
*AP Statistics Note: A small number of 9th grade students take AP Statistics, but this is limited to students who enter ISB having already completed AGS III prior to high school. This course is taken online and is largely self-directed, with support and supervision from a Beaverton School District teacher.
Grading and Weighted Grades
Students earn grades on an A-N scale (A = 4.0 points and N= 0 points). Weighted grades, a full point (1.0) is added to grade points awarded for letter grades earned in International Baccalaureate courses and a select number of courses approved by the district as matching the rigor of IB courses. IB courses earn weighted grades given that they may result in college credit. All weighted courses are labeled on the transcript.
Class Rank Policy Statement
Our school does not report individual student rank. The International School of Beaverton is a highly rigorous, full International Baccalaureate (IB) Program where all students complete a demanding course of study. Because every student is enrolled in this advanced curriculum, differences in GPA are often very slight and do not meaningfully distinguish academic achievement. Reporting rank would therefore present an inaccurate picture of student performance by suggesting larger differences than actually exist between our highest- and middle-performing students. We believe it is more appropriate to consider each student’s transcript, curriculum, and accomplishments within the context of our academically challenging environment.
Extracurricular Life at ISB
ISB fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture driven by student initiative and leadership. Clubs and activities are created and led by students based on their interests and passions, resulting in offerings that evolve each year. This dynamic model encourages creativity, collaboration, and ownership, and reflects the diversity and enthusiasm of our student body.
Recognition
ISB is consistently ranked as a top school in Oregon and nationwide by a variety of publications. In 2025, ISB was rated number 1 in Oregon and in the top 1% of schools nationally by US News & World Report. The Washington Post Challenge Index rates ISB at number 3 in Oregon and number 131 nationally.
National Merit Scholarship Recognition
The class of 2026 has three National Merit Finalists and three Commended Scholars.
IB Results
In the 2024-25 school year 85 students registered for 605 IB assessments in a wide variety of subject areas. 57 of 67 Diploma candidates earned the diploma. The average points earned on an IB diploma was 30. The highest diploma points awarded was 39. The average test score for diploma students was a 4.8. ISB seniors earned a total of 87 6s and 14 7s on their IB results.
