We are the High School for Startups! Out students build and run real businesses with the close mentorship of Fortunre 500 leaders. We provide twice the hours of a public high school, indvisualized learning path with daily one-on-one mentorship sessions, and a deep focus on building tech, media and business skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-12
- Yearly Tuition: $36,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2021
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
10 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dr. Matt Colpitts
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Real Startups
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Anindependent (private)high school in Bellevue, WA.
- Built for gifted and talented students.
- Focused on building tech, media,and business skills.
- The home for student-built and run startups.
- Providing personal tutelage from Fortune 500 leaders.
- Teachescoding, AI/ML, data science, marketing, law, finance,management, and leadership.
- Providing twice the school hours of a public school.
- Practicing mastery-based education with personalized learning paths.
- Mentoring each of our students with one-on-one daily sessions.
- Opening in January 2022.
- Enrolling grades 8-11.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ventures Academy cost?
Ventures Academy's tuition is approximately $36,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ventures Academy?
The acceptance rate of Ventures Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Ventures Academy?
The application deadline for Ventures Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ventures Academy located?
Ventures Academy is located in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 4 other private schools located in Bridle Trails.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ventures Academy is Eastside Academics School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Living Montessori Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Living Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2576 152nd Ave Ne Apt B112
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overlake Specialty School
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Living Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2576 152nd Ave Ne Apt B112
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Living Montessori Academy
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Spectrum Learning Community
Daycare / Preschool
2576 152nd Ave Ne Bldg B112
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 885-2345
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 885-2345
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
4239 162nd Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12434 Ne 60th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Benjamin Rush Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6101 152nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rose Hill Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13505 Ne 75th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Highland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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