Upper Columbia Academy

Upper Columbia Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd,  Spangle, WA
4.3
3.6
225 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$10,093
Religious Affiliation
Adventist
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
660
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
60.1%
Male
39.9%
White
79.3%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian
4.3%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
1.8%

School Rankings

#8 Best Boarding HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Walla Walla University 146 Students
Southern Adventist University 80 Students
Andrews University 34 Students
Union Adventist University 26 Students
Washington State University 25 Students
Eastern Washington University 25 Students
University of Washington 22 Students
La Sierra University 16 Students
Walla Walla Community College 14 Students
Grand Canyon University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Business 32 Students
Biology 22 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Dental Hygiene 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 61 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/18/2024
I have really enjoyed my time at UCA including being ASB president for 2 years and being a friend to others
2.0 Freshman
5/9/2024
I have only been at this school for a year and had high expectations. I was sadly let down when I got here to know that the school's priorities were in the wrong places. I do feel like the school is doing a good job with team building and spiritual building. The academics are good but they give too much homework to the point where we have no time to socialize with our friends. They have to call maintenance almost every day instead of just buying new appliances. There is mold in the girl's dorm WHICH IS A HEALTH HAZARD. The School definitely is biased toward upper-class men or students they like.
5.0 Senior
5/16/2023
Upper Columbia Academy is an awesome place where the teachers really care about their students. Their are a lot of extra curricular activities to do and it is a boarding/day school so that you can do whatever suits your needs best. It is located about 20 minutes outside of Spokane, Washington.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/10/2019
Good for the most part and would recommend sending a student there.
1.0 student
12/27/2018
They believe that what they can “get away with” is “what is right”. That is NOT what Jesus would do..... Unethical practices!
5.0 student
9/6/2017
I found UCA a great school to go to. I went there for 3 years and loved it
1.0 student
9/30/2013
This school has way too many rules. I feel like i'm trapped and can't get out of this mess.

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Upper Columbia Academy is a private Adventist school for students in grades 9-12 located at 3025 E Spangle Waverly Rd in Spangle, WA. Annual tuition is $10,093. The school has a total enrollment of 225 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Upper Columbia Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty High School, Upper Columbia Academy - Elementary School, Liberty Elementary/Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Spangle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Upper Columbia Academy.

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