Open Window School/Vista Academy

6128168th Place SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006-0980 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Welcome to Open Window School, the Eastside's only independent school dedicated to meeting the needs of gifted children. OWS offers deep understanding and care for exceptionally bright, creative students. Our school provides a stimulating, challenging yet nurturing environment for children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade on our beautiful Cougar Mountain campus. In 2007) we launched our middle school program, Vista Academy, to complement our highly respected elementary program. OWS/Vista Academy providies a comprehensive Kindergarten through 8th Grade experience for gifted learners....

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School Overview:

 
Open Window School/Vista Academy
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1985
County King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students 307 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 45% 21%
Students by Grade
Kind - 36 students
Grade 1 - 36 students
Grade 2 - 47 students
Grade 3 - 54 students
Grade 4 - 54 students
Grade 5 - 36 students
Grade 6 - 16 students
Grade 7 - 17 students
Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 49 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 97%
Average Class Size 18
This School
(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:19 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 28 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,180
Tuition Notes Financial Aid is available.
% on Financial Aid 14%
Acceptance Rate 33%
Head of School Wilder Dominick
Admissions Director Nancy Wells
Admissions Associate Calley Bennett
Sport
Total Sports Offered 6
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5
 
Extracurriculars
Destination Imagination Chess Club
First Lego League Math Counts
Cascade League Sports 

School Notes:

  • Parent Tours of the school are offered weekly October through November. Please call for a reservation on a school tour (425-747-2911). You're also invited to join us during our Open House on Saturday, November 14, 2009 1-3PM. Please visit our web site for more details.
  • Profile last updated: 09/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98006)
School Zip (98006)
(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 35,332 people 5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 67% 29%
Population Average Age 39 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $81,929 $49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.5 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 31 years old 38 years old
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Zipcode (98006)


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% Owning / % Renting 81% / 19% 62% / 38%

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