West Sound Academy

West Sound Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
16571 Creative Dr NE,  Poulsbo, WA
Suquamish Neighborhood
4.6
5.0
87 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Catherine Freeman
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,800

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
620
Verbal
680
Average ACT
29
Math
25
English
30
Reading
32
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
69.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
#21 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Washington
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 17 Students
Western Washington University 17 Students
Whitman College 16 Students
Reed College 11 Students
Willamette University 9 Students
University of Puget Sound 9 Students
Lewis & Clark College 9 Students
University of Oregon 8 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 6 Students
Columbia University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
English 7 Students
History 6 Students
Creative Writing 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 4 Students
International Relations 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 12 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/4/2022
Amazing before, during, and coming out of covid. This school knows how to talk the talk by leading with their hearts and heads and adapting to lead, not follow, excellence in education standards. This year has been off to a great start. West Sound is as magical in person as it has been remote. I have faith that West Sound will continue to lead and bring us back to a new normal. I would highly recommend considering West Sound. Academy. Our experience continues to exceed expectations.
5.0 NicheUser
1/9/2014
Always available and accessible. Really know their stuff.
5.0 NicheUser
1/9/2014
No complaints about the resources and facilities at this school.
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5.0 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/3/2025
Our family believes WSA is a gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. The student-to-teacher ratio is exceptional, which we didn't find in the surrounding schools. We noticed the incredible diversity on campus among the student body, and it was very welcoming. The teachers are attuned to their students and inte...
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5.0 parent
5/11/2024
When it became clear that our public school was not meeting my student's social/emotional and academic needs, we looked into smaller independent schools in the area. She was intrigued by the International Baccalaureate approach to learning and the small classes. She started in tenth grade and quickl...
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5.0 parent
5/7/2024
Our child started attending West Sound Academy in 6th grade and is now getting ready to transition into the upper school/high school. Choosing WSA has been one of the best decisions we've made. The small class sizes and personalized attention from the dedicated teachers has truly made a difference i...
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5.0 parent
4/24/2024
West Sound Academy is a wonderful school that has been able to meet the needs of my two children for multiple years now. We decided to leave a top public district because our kids weren't getting the individual attention they needed in larger classes, and we are so grateful that we found WSA. In the...
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West Sound Academy

West Sound Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 16571 Creative Dr NE in Poulsbo, WA. Annual tuition is $28,800. The school has a total enrollment of 87 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. West Sound Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $664,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glen Eden Institute (Will close: Winter 2015), North Kitsap High School, Chief Kitsap Academy, and more. Learn more about what Poulsbo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Sound Academy.

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