School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is charged quarterly. Each student receives generous scholarship.
% on Financial Aid
100%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
School Notes
- At Seattle Urban Academy, we are an alternative high school seeking to impact students and the community.
- We are fully accredited by AdvancEd and meet all WA state high school diploma requirements.
- We're a donor-supported program following Jesus' example of unconditional love.
- Students come to us discouraged, misguided and battered by life.
- Many are ready to drop out of school and give up hope for their futures.
- Our approach is to address their whole person: spiritually, academically, relationally and emotionally; to graduate from HS, successfully transition to higher education and careers.
- We know they must embrace a constructive understanding of themselves and the world before they can achieve academically.
- So, while the academy's teachers are dedicated educators, they are also committed mentors, advocates and life coaches; providing one-on-one attention and individualized curriculum.
- At Seattle Urban Academy, we are an alternative high school seeking to impact students and the community. We are fully accredited by AdvancEd and meet all WA state high school diploma requirements. We're a donor-supported program following Jesus' example of unconditional love. Students come to us discouraged, misguided and battered by life. Many are ready to drop out of school and give up hope for their futures. Our approach is to address their whole person: spiritually, academically, relationally and emotionally; to graduate from HS, successfully transition to higher education and careers. We know they must embrace a constructive understanding of themselves and the world before they can achieve academically. So, while the academy's teachers are dedicated educators, they are also committed mentors, advocates and life coaches; providing one-on-one attention and individualized curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Seattle Urban Academy?
The acceptance rate of Seattle Urban Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Seattle Urban Academy?
The application deadline for Seattle Urban Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Seattle Urban Academy located?
Seattle Urban Academy is located in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Seattle Urban Academy is Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Torah Day School of Seattle (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul Early Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Distance: 0.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 7 students
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Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
All-girls (Jewish)
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Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
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Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
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Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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(206) 243-0780
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
All-girls (Jewish)
5145 S Morgan Street Seattle
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
All-girls (Jewish)
5142 S Holly St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5305 52nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 531-0089
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Sports: 1
Jewish
5142 south morgan street
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4200 S. Mead Street
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 494-4708
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
336 Shattuck Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 240 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 Mill Ave S Ste 100
Renton, WA 98057
(206) 723-5526
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 9 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
10001 57th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 243-0780
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Sports: 1
Jewish
5142 south morgan street
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 722-1200
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
336 Shattuck Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 255-0059
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Seward Park Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6350
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11650 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 252-6700
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 252-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6600
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 S 115th St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4100
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-4100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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