Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W,  Tacoma, WA
4.3
3.7
578 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matt Culberson
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,655

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
52.1%
Two or more races
17%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13%
Hispanic
11.1%
Black
5.4%
Native American
1.6%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Washington
#4 Most Diverse Private HS in Washington
#6 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 108 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 31 Students
Stanford University 30 Students
New York University 29 Students
Western Washington University 28 Students
University of California - Berkeley 27 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 26 Students
Seattle University 25 Students
Brown University 25 Students
University of Southern California 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 30 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Economics 18 Students
Finance 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
English 11 Students
Chemistry 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 66 Reviews
1.0 Parent
6/29/2024
As a parent whose children have attended all grades in lower school, I would not recommend Charles Wright Academy. My reviews have been removed 3x by niche, so that is all I will say in hopes that my review is not removed. Please visit other sites for candid reviews. Niche is highly moderated.
2.0 Parent
4/12/2024
School is not what it used to be. There have been so many departures and many mid-year with little to no notice. The replacements are not good/strong hires. The class sizes have shrunk over the years as well as families have left. Academics are falling and school is challenged to field sports teams and extracurriculars as well. A lot of the school traditions have fallen to the wayside.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2024
I am a senior. I am really happy with all my teachers and the current Upper School director, Ms. Benson is the best. The food could use a bit of help and the homework load is a lot, but overall it's been a solid experience. They will make sure you do well no matter what and even though it gets stupid hard at some points, it's still a great place to be. Teachers really care about you and put the time in to make sure you are supported.
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3.7 67 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2025
My family moved from Seattle almost 4 years ago, mostly driven by the school situation... academically struggling public schools and a Seattle private school scene that is so exclusive and wealthy that we didn't feel like it was a fit for us. Our son is now finishing 8th grade and will be heading to...
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5.0 parent
12/17/2024
Charles Wright is BACK! The school went through some challenges but the new leadership team has invigorated the community and faculty, staff, parents, and students are rallying behind them. My child is having a great experience. Amazing teachers. Breathtaking campus. The experiential education progr...
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5.0 other
12/5/2024
If you’re looking for an educational institution that values its mission and the people who make it happen, Charles Wright Academy is truly a special place — now more than ever. I’m proud to be part of this community. I'm proud to be a Tarrier!As one can tell from past reviews, under previous leader...
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2.0 parent
6/10/2024
Charles Wright Academy is not the school it was when our family started attending years ago. What was once a vibrant, respectful, inspiring, and safe community is a place where families and staff operate in a state of fear and retaliation by leadership. We have seen a majority of wonderful teachers...
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