Seattle Urban Academy

3800 South Othello St, Seattle, WA, 98118-0981 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

At Seattle Urban Academy, we serve teens as an alternative high school seeking to impact students and the community. We're a donor-supported program following Jesus' example of unconditional love. Students come to us discouraged, misguided and battered by life. Many are ready to drop out of school and give up hope for their futures. Our approach is to address their whole person: spiritually, academically, relationally and emotionally; to graduate from HS, successfully transition to higher education and careers. We know they must embrace a constructive understanding of themselves and the world before they can achieve academically. So, while the academy's teachers are dedicated educators, they are also committed mentors, advocates and life coaches; providing one-on-one attention and individualized curriculum....

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School Overview:

 
Seattle Urban Academy
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1993
County King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students 27 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 86% 27%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 8 students
Grade 10 - 8 students
Grade 11 - 5 students
Grade 12 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 67%
This School
(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * 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 None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $600
Tuition Notes Tuition is charged quarterly. Each student receives generous scholarship.
% on Financial Aid 100%

School Notes:

  • At Seattle Urban Academy, we serve teens as an alternative high school seeking to impact students and the community. We're a donor-supported program following Jesus' example of unconditional love. These students come to us discouraged, misguided and battered by life. Many are ready to drop out of school and give up hope for their futures. Our approach is to address their whole person: spiritually, academically, relationally and emotionally; to graduate from HS, successfully transition to higher education and careers. We know they must embrace a constructive understanding of themselves and the world before they can achieve academically. So, while the academy�s teachers are dedicated educators, they are also committed mentors, advocates and life coaches; providing one-on-one attention and individualized curriculum.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

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  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 | Overcast, light rain, 39.2 °F (Ballard News-Tribune)
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    Ballard High School senior Lizardo Lopez has been awarded a scholarship from the South Seattle Community College Foundation. He is among 18 graduating seniors to receive the awards, which cover full resident tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year at South Seattle Community College.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98118)
School Zip (98118)
(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 40,791 people 5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 33% 29%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $44,697 $49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 38 years old
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Zipcode (98118)


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% Owning / % Renting 62% / 38% 62% / 38%

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