The Bush School
School Notes Overview:
The Bush School, founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush, is a progressive, independent, non-sectarian day school of approximately 580 students in grades K-12. Our mission is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities....
School Overview:
The Bush School |
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| School Membership(s) |
State or regional independent school association National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1924 | ||
| County | King County, WA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 580 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 28% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 32 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 52 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 52 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 56 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 14 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 164 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 14 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,530 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition by grade: *K-2 $18,050 *3-5 $18,830 *6-8 $23,415 *9-12 $24,530 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 15% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | ||
| Head of School | Frank Magusin | ||
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Atcheson | ||
| Admissions Associate | Margaret Hardy | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Golf | ||
| Nordic Skiing | Soccer | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Admissions is selective. Please contact the Admissions Office at 206-326-7736 for application materials and requirements.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98112) | School Zip (98112) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,480 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 73% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $59,693 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 38 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 55% / 45% | 62% / 38% |
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