Upper Columbia Academy - High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd
Spangle, WA 99031

UCA is a Great Place to Grow UCA is a private co-educational Christian Academy operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

UCA is committed to students who already have or are willing to experience a personal relationship with God and live a Christian lifestyle.

UCA is a place where Christ is uplifted. Classes and activities build your physical faculties and spiritual walk.

Explore UCA with a serving heart and inquiring mind. You will experience Christ working in and through your life in ways youve never dreamed possible. Come and experience the power of God. UCA Student.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,847
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Upper Columbia Academy - High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1945

Colors

Black, Gold

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Last Day of School

Mon. Jun 15, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

276 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Upper Columbia Academy - High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

25 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Average SAT score

(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,847

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% on Financial Aid

60%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,200

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Shelley Bacon

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Lions

Is Upper Columbia Academy for YOU Read on to find out. Call 509-245-6400 to make an appointment to visit. Watch videos online at www.ucaa.org/live of music performances, special programs, gymnastics home shows, talent shows, and other special events to see if this would be a good fit for you.
Upper Columbia Academy is a family of curious learners who believe that true education addresses the potential of a whole person in a balanced development of the physical, mental, spiritual and social dimensions.While we value the rigorous pursuit of knowledge, our main objective is to help students develop a solid Christian character, to realize their individual worth as children of God, embrace Christian values, and to learn to make principled choices.This goal is best reached in a context of responsible freedom and redemptive discipline.The curriculum reflects the world view and the values revealed in scripture.Students are educated to embrace service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people in the home and society, and to become active members in the church.Young people are encouraged to accept Jesus Christ as Creator, Savior, Lord and coming King, and to commit their lives to Him.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Upper Columbia Academy - High School cost?

Upper Columbia Academy - High School's tuition is approximately $9,847 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy - High School?

The acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy - High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Upper Columbia Academy - High School's ranking?

Upper Columbia Academy - High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy - High School?

The application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy - High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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