Upper Columbia Academy

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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
640
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 144 Students
Southern Adventist University 80 Students
Andrews University 35 Students
Washington State University 27 Students
University of Washington 24 Students
Eastern Washington University 23 Students
Union Adventist University 22 Students
La Sierra University 16 Students
Grand Canyon University 14 Students
Walla Walla Community College 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 25 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 9 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 9 Students
Dental Hygiene 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 58 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/24/2025
Overall, UCA was a positive experience for me. I appreciated the many opportunities provided in many different aspects, both academic and extracurricular.
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
4.0 Sophomore
10/9/2024
I have had a pretty good experience at UCA. I've grown a lot socially and academically. I think the hardest part for me is having a dorm student schedule as a day student because I have to commute.
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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