Charles Wright Academy
School Notes Overview:
We are a diverse and inclusive learning community using the power of academic rigor, endless inspiration and high expectations to help students reach their intellectual, artistic and athletic best. ...
School Overview:
Charles Wright Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Independent Private Schools Association | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1957 | ||
| County | Pierce County, WA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 728 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 30% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 16 students | |||
| Kind - 32 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 75 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 75 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 57% | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 12 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1260 | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,255 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | ||
| Head of School | Rob Camner | ||
| Admissions Director | Steve Saalfeld | ||
| Admissions Associate | Laura Pfafman | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Crew | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Community Service Club | Green Derby | ||
| Green Key Club | International Club | ||
| Knitting Club | Knowledge Bowl | ||
| Madden Club | Theatre Guild | ||
School Notes:
- Charles Wright Academy provides a rigorous liberal arts program guided by an ethos of excellence and compassion. Within a diverse learning community, we foster self-reliance, integrity, social responsibility, and humor, empowering our students to achieve their personal best in mind, body, and spirit.
- Profile last updated: 02/27/2009
In the News:
- NW Briefs | Saint Martin's beats SPU 3-2 in men's soccer (Seattle Times)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 04:44:46 am
The Saints completed a season sweep of the Falcons and maintained their GNAC lead with a victory in Lacey. - SOUTH SOUND: Local students score chance for scholarship (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 07:23:41 am
Several South Sound high school seniors are among the 16,000 across the nation to win semifinalist stature in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. - UNIVERSITY PLACE: Charles Wright opens language and arts center (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 07:25:32 am
Charles Wright Academy opened its new $12 million language and performing arts center over the weekend. - Enumclaw pays back Wilson (Tacoma News Tribune)
posted on September 5, 2009 at 07:24:21 am
Turnabout is certainly fair play. - Private-school enrollment falls, requests for aid are up (Seattle Times)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 07:24:05 am
Enrollments are down and requests for financial aid are up as private schools in Washington feel the recession's pinch. Across the state, enrollment in private elementary and secondary schools has fallen 8 to 10 percent this year, said Judy Jennings, executive director of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98467) | School Zip (98467) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,165 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 43% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $48,829 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 38 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 56% / 44% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Tacoma Baptist Schools - 495 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- Life Christian School - 975 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Nw School Of Innovative Learning - 15 students - 5.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Patrick School - 454 students - 6.0 mi. away - view location
- Annie Wright School - 436 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
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