Private School

Charles Wright Academy

Name: Virtual Parent Information Session - Beginning School
Start: 2022-10-11T12:00:00Z
End: 2022-10-11T12:00:00Z
Location: Virtual

#3 in Best Private K-12 Schools in Washington

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Private
PK, K-12
TACOMA, WA
Rating 4.35 out of 5 88 reviews

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Academics
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Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
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charleswright.org

(253) 620-8373

7723 CHAMBERS CREEK ROAD WEST
TACOMA, WA 98467

About Charles Wright Academy...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 12

Application Fee

$40

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$29,320

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid

$13,663

From Charles Wright Academy

Founded in 1957, Charles Wright Academy is an independent day school in Tacoma where students in Preschool–Grade 12 are nurtured and challenged to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence. CWA is an inclusive community valuing integrity, respect, compassion, perseverance, and excellence.

Small classes are led by talented and caring faculty offering academic challenge and support at every stage. Active, experiential, and joyful learning on CWA's beautiful 107-acre campus includes art, music, science, world language, and athletics for all students.

Extensive school bus service includes Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Olympia, and South King County. CWA is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS).

Upcoming Events

Virtual Parent Information Session - Beginning School
October 11, 12:00 pm
Virtual
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Beginning School (ages 3-5): Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Director, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions.
Virtual Parent Information Session - Lower School
October 12, 9:00 am
Virtual
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Lower School (Kindergarten-Grade 4): Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Directors, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions.
Virtual Parent Information Session - Upper School
October 12, 7:00 pm
Virtual
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Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Director, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process, and hear from our students as they share some highlights of their CWA experience. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions
Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Director, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process, and hear from our students as they share some highlights of their CWA experience. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions
In-Person Parent Information Session - Beginning School
November 16, 9:00 am
Charles Wright Campus
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Beginning School (ages 3-5) Parent Information Session: Parents and Guardians are invited to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Director, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions. There is an optional 20-30 minute tour following the program.
Beginning School (ages 3-5) Parent Information Session: Parents and Guardians are invited to learn more about the Charles Wright experience! Meet our Head of School, Division Director, and the Admission Team for an overview of our programs and the admission process. Parent/Guardian Information sessions are designed for adults. Information sessions are 60-75 minutes including time for your questions. There is an optional 20-30 minute tour following the program.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1320

149 responses

Average ACT

29 responses

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More About Charles Wright Academy Academics

College Counseling

Led by two full-time college counselors, Charles Wright’s 4-year plan guides students toward college choices that match their unique characters, strengths, and interests. Counselors work one-on-one with fewer than 40 students each in order to meet the needs of each individual, encouraging self-reflection, informed decision-making, and mature communication skills.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

83%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 12 responses

Poll

83%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 12 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 33 responses

Winterim!
30%
Holiday assembly
12%
Homecoming
12%
Prom
12%
Middle school days
9%
Founders Day
6%
Spirit Week
6%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

557

83%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses

92%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses

83%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$21,240

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

Website

charleswright.org/earlychildhood

Offers Full Week
No data available
Offers Part Week
No data available
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No data available

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National

17:1

Poll

80%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responses

Poll

80%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responses

Poll

87%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

90%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses

100%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses

90%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C minus
Good for Families
grade A minus
Housing
grade C

Median Household Income

$77,832

National

$64,994

Median Rent

$1,250

National

$1,096

Median Home Value

$387,800

National

$229,800

Charles Wright Academy Reviews

88 reviews

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My two children have very different learning styles and needs and they are both challenged, supported, and thriving at Charles Wright. We are grateful for the school's commitment to caring for students and families and faculty who care deeply for their students. Charles Wright stands by and infuses the school's values of integrity, compassion, excellence, respect, and perseverance into the daily life and it is reflected in the school's culture. My children started in Lower School and I now have one in Middle School and one in Lower School and their experience has been transformational. We will stay through grade 12 and look forward to their educational journey ahead!

I love Charles Wright Academy and all that it has to offer to the attending students! All of the teachers really care about their students and their learning process. They understand that each student learns different and do their best to accommodate to the needs of everybody. While the teachers and academics are great, the school lacks in the culture and sports departments. This isn't really the fault of the school however, just lack of engagement by some of the students. In general, Charles Wright Academy offers such a diverse and proactive learning environment for their students which can help them prepare for college and life experiences.

I got in on a scholarship that gave me access to the same amount of resources that other kids had. Their tuition is pretty high. Their resources are top notch and the school both emphasizes book and experience based learning. Unlike for some of the textbooks, the classes themselves are generally thorough. Their community is more close knit as a smaller school. The teachers, depending on who you get, are generally really good! The campus is really pretty and they have nice outdoor facilities. The clubs, at least in high school (or upper school), are many but what I didn’t like about it was that for me, I wasn’t really aware of the different clubs. We did have a directory of the clubs, so that might be on me. The studies are taxing and hard but it definitely prepares you for college level work. Most of the campus is accessible for those with disabilities. The diversity could honestly use some work. The parents are very, very, very involved. 4/5 stars!

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