Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W,  Tacoma, WA
4.2
3.6
578 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matt Culberson
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,300

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
26%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
88%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
White
48.7%
Two or more races
18.1%
Asian
14.3%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
5.4%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Washington
#6 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Washington
#7 Most Diverse Private 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.
University of Washington 105 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 32 Students
Western Washington University 29 Students
New York University 28 Students
University of California - Berkeley 26 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 26 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 26 Students
Seattle University 26 Students
Stanford University 26 Students
Brown University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 32 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Economics 17 Students
Finance 16 Students
English 13 Students
Chemistry 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 67 Reviews
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.
1.0 Senior
2/7/2024
Much has changed at CWA. What used to be a top school is now one of the worst. There is a revolving door for teachers, families and coaches. Athletics are weak and academics are declining. I had hoped to switch schools but have stuck it out to graduation. I hope things turn around soon here but I'm not holding my breath.
3.0 Alum
7/27/2022
This school is very well funded, has very advanced technology, and has small classes, making it easy for kids to get help from teachers whenever they need it. The campus is also absolutely beautiful. The downsides are that there are many power hungry teachers that abuse their power, and there is a weird hierarchy within the school administration that contains a lot of corruption and involves unnecessary politics.
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3.6 68 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/14/2025
My child attended BGS at CWA for 2 years. The first year was a positive experience mostly, with caring teachers, a smooth transition into the school community, Unfortunately, the second year was markedly different and brought several significant challenges that impacted our overall experience. One o...
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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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Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 7723 Chambers Creek Rd W in Tacoma, in the University Place neighborhood. Annual tuition is $36,300. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Charles Wright Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $553,529. Discover additional schools in the area, like Curtis Senior High School, Harrison Preparatory School, Heritage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charles Wright Academy.

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