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 (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WA School
- 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
Top Rankings
Ventures Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
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
Total Students
n/a
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 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.: 81%
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%.
What is Ventures Academy's ranking?
Ventures Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
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
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