Seattle Academy

Seattle Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1201 E Union St,  Seattle, WA
4.1
4.4
1,115 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rob Phillips, Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$50,900

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
209
Full Time Teachers
197
Part Time Teachers
12
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
69.6%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Native American
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

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

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 191 Students
New York University 130 Students
University of Southern California 99 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 82 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 82 Students
Chapman University 81 Students
Santa Clara University 72 Students
Stanford University 68 Students
Columbia University 63 Students
Northeastern University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Biology 54 Students
Economics 46 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
English 37 Students
Communications 36 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Marketing 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 93 Reviews
2.0 Freshman
11/1/2024
Great school, not so great culture. Wouldn't recommend if you want a traditional high school experience.
3.0 Alum
1/2/2024
This school says that they prepare students for college and life. I have found this to be untrue. If students are attempting to attend rigorous and prestigious institutions, the Seattle Academy work culture does not prepare you. It is extremely easy to get good grades without hard work or any actual learning.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The teachers and classes are mostly great, as are the arts and athletic offerings. There isn't a strong community, which is something the school should work on.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 13 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/2/2026
SaaS does not provide a safe environment for students or staff with diverse political views. SAAS is overly one-sided (far left) in its opinions and institutional structures, and thereby crushes and silences both independent and conservative viewpoints and opinions. The SAAS culture, staff, and stud...
3.0 parent
3/13/2022
Seattle Academy has not been transparent about dealing with accusations against a current member of the faculty. The school’s 2016 policy stated that faculty cannot maintain personal social media contact with current students. This teacher maintained personal Facebook friendships with current studen...
5.0 parent
3/20/2018
SAAS has been an excellent choice for my son. The teachers, which for me made the difference for us, have been outstanding. The curriculum has been challenging as you would expect for a college prep school but for the most part the homework has been manageable. He has focused on math and science cla...
5.0 parent
5/1/2017
SAAS is consistently one of the top 5 private schools in Puget Sound. The curriculum is challenging but fair and offers depth in science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Our son is a junior this year and the college counseling is top notch. Other than the cost of schools in...

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Seattle Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1201 E Union St in Seattle, WA. Annual tuition is $50,900. The school has a total enrollment of 1,115 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Seattle Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.8, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $861,596. Discover additional schools in the area, like O'Dea High School, The Northwest School, The Downtown School: A Lakeside School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Seattle Academy.

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