Stella Schola is one of 11 "choice" schools in the Lake Washington School District. Choice schools are open to all students in the district and typically have smaller enrollments and a more specialized curriculum than nearby traditional schools.
At Stella Schola, located on the same campus as Rose Hill Junior High, students remain with the same teacher for most of the day to enable a more personalized learning approach. Teachers integrate several subjects into the curriculum, which adheres to classical themes. Students are required to take two years of Latin and to participate in several hands-on learning activities and educational excursions.