Northstar Community Junior High School is a Lake Washington School District "Choice School" servicing 7th through 9th grade students (grades 6-8 beginning in 2012-2013.) All Lake Washington School District students entering the 7th grade are welcome to apply and must do so in the spring of their 6th grade year. Priority is determined by a lottery system so that all who apply have an equal chance to attend. Those who are not chosen will be put on a wait list. While the lottery is for incoming 7th graders, older students may apply also, but will be admitted on a "space available" basis.