Seattle Academy

5.00 (1 review)

1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122

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Tel: (206) 323-6600

www.seattleacademy.org

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Seattle Academy (also referred to as SAAS) is a vibrant, innovative and energetic independent school serving 6th through 12th grade students in an urban Capitol Hill campus setting in Seattle, WA.

Our dynamic educational philosophy of teaching students "how to think" but not "what to think" is delivered through programmatic pillars of Academics, Arts, Athletics, Outdoor & Travel, and Service.

We, therefore, seek a diversified student body and faculty.

We offer a demanding college-preparatory curriculum integrating the arts and emphasizing a global perspective.

We utilize the resources of our urban environment to extend our classrooms, to enhance our programs, and to engage out students in public service.

Most of all, we seek to graduate motivated young men and women of talent and integrity who are prepared to contribute productively to a changing world.

Quick Stats (2022)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 6-12
Students: 772 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15

Top Rankings

Seattle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia / Language-based and Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1983

Student Body

Total Students

772 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

18 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Tuition Notes

Middle School (6-8): $34,236 High School (9-12): $35,364

% on Financial Aid

23%

Admissions Director

Lori Metcalf

Admissions Associate

Dawn Fornear

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

25 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, 4 Corners Diversity Club, Bee Club, Cartoon and Comic Club, Climbing Club, Community Service Organization, Econ-Finance Club, Environmental Club, French Club, Knitting Club, Math Honor Society, Middle Eastern Awareness, Mock Trial, Model UN, Music Production Club, Peer Tutoring, Political Debate Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Student Government, The Cardinal Newspaper, Wellness Club, Youth Legislature, Zambia Club

School Notes

The philosophy which underlies a Seattle Academy education can be summarized as follows: Since the ability to communicate and express one's thoughts and feelings is an essential skill for a productive life, Seattle Academy conducts learning in a culture of performance. Students are challenged to take risks in front of a variety of audiences, combining disparate skills in moments of action in order to communicate complex ideas. This method of teaching fosters independence and integrity, the ability to collaborate and take risks, and the capacity to cope with change and ambiguity. Education is both timeless and contemporary, and we live today in a world of rapidly expanding technology. Seattle Academy, therefore, infuses technology into all areas of the school's program. Faculty use this complex resource to reshape and refine their courses, and students use technology to stretch their research and communication skills. Finally, the highest purpose of education is character development. The school teaches, and aspires to exemplify, the four core values of trust, respect, integrity, and responsibility.

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School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

My son entered in 2014 as a HS freshman. SAAS was his top pick of schools to attend. He is definitely a math / science lover and wanted to broaden his experience with art, dance, theater, etc. I have been very impressed with the faculty thus far. The students really support each other to take risks and try things they normally might not do (singing, video, dancing, etc.). It is a very "inclusive" school from what I have seen thus far. I was initially a bit nervous about the urban location but am growing more comfortable with it. I see the wisdom in my son's choice of SAAS and I know he would highly recommend the school to a friend.

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