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Ventures Academy

4265 137TH AVE NE Bellevue, WA 98005

Tel: (425) 437-2700

www.ventures-foundation.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: 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

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: 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 Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

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

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,000

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dr. Matt Colpitts

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

School Motto: Building Real Startups
School Mascot: Eagles

Ventures Academy is:

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.

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The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $24,520 for elementary schools and $29,869 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bellevue, WA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).