Seattle Academy
- Private
- SEATTLE, WA
Private School
Seattle Academy
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 6-12
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 105 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade A
About
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$38,400
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
21%
Average Financial Aid
$26,400
Seattle Academy Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
136 responses
Average ACT
30
119 responses
Popular Colleges
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Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responsesPoll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,050
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responsesPoll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
67%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses89%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$93,417
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,652
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$738,865
National
$229,800Seattle Academy Reviews
Rating 4.25 out of 5 105 reviews
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If you are looking for a school with actual standards, look elsewhere. Seattle Academy has a pervasive culture of privilege, where celebrity and wealth seem to be the main criterion for admission. The administration is beholden to powerful parents, so teachers struggle to have either academic or behavioral standards for students. Teachers don’t want to give low grades, even for missed work, because it involves a lot of effort: one of the administration’s few attentions to teachers is hounding them to justify low marks. Students know they will always get a pass. Discipline is rare and students are disrespectful. Many students pay extra for learning support but never seem to develop academic independence. But SAAS knows marketing: it doesn’t teach AP classes that might show how poorly their students are prepared. The mission statement at one time was “preparing students for college and life” but a more accurate statement would be “preparing students for mediocrity and nepotism.”
I've been going here since middle school and I love it. Highly recommend to interdiscplinary students. At SAAS, you don't have to sacrifice art, science, athletics, or whatever your interests are, for one another. You can do them all. The administration is understanding and allows students to self-advocate. Teachers are amazing and honors classes are wonderfully challenging. The college counselors are killer, too. All around, great experience!
I am a junior at SAAS and I love it. I have been at SAAS since middle school. The amazing science and arts electives are something that is unique to here. I can take neuroscience right after ceramics right after psychology if I want! Theater and visual arts are particularly strong. All academic classes have different levels to them so that each student can choose how much they would like to challenge themselves. The most challenging classes are American Studies (joint Honors English/Honors History) and Advanced Chemistry. The teachers are great and have diverse teaching styles, so there's always someone who teaches the way you learn. While SAAS has excellent sports teams (soccer, volleyball, golf, and ultimate frisbee are the strongest), the school doesn't revolve around sports like a traditional high school. The college prep is amazing, they have answered all of my questions incredibly well and I have total faith in them going into college applications. I've enjoyed my time at SAAS!