Ventures Academy

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.

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Top Rankings

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

School Overview

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

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
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Dr. Matt Colpitts

School Notes

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 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.

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The average private school tuition in Bellevue, WA is $25,742 for elementary schools and $34,625 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bellevue, WA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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