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Very Good

#74 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 19% of private schools

Auburn Adventist Academy

High School

5000 AUBURN WAY S, Auburn, WA 98092

Private

Enrollment

210

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

7.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#74 of 381

In Auburn

#3 of 6

public schools

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7.4/10

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About Auburn Adventist Academy

Auburn Adventist Academy is a private high school in Auburn, WA. Auburn Adventist Academy serves approximately 210 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Auburn Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.6 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Auburn Adventist Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Auburn Adventist Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Auburn, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
This School
vs
16.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
210
This School
vs
1,124
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 45.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 16.2% vs 0%
Black 14.3% vs 0%
Asian 11.9% vs 0%
Auburn Adventist Academy Auburn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Auburn Adventist Academy (this school) 7.4
Muckleshoot Tribal School
Auburn Riverside High School 5.7
Auburn Senior High School 3.7
Special Ed School
Auburn Opportunity Project 6.7
Auburn Mountainview High School 5.3
Thomas Jefferson High School 4.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,494
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 72%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 210
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 45.7%
Hispanic 16.2%
Black 14.3%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Pacific Islander 2.9%
Native American 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5000 AUBURN WAY S, Auburn, WA 98092

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Auburn Adventist Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Willow Crest Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lake Tapps Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Lake Tapps), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lakeland Hills Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Auburn, see our Auburn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
BUENA VISTA SDA SCHOOL Auburn 0.4 mi 5.9
Chinook Elementary School Auburn 1.0 mi 5.3
North Tapps Middle School Lake Tapps 2.2 mi 7.5
Muckleshoot Tribal School Auburn 1.8 mi
Bowman Creek Elementary Auburn 1.9 mi 6.9
Lake Tapps Elementary Lake Tapps 2.7 mi 8.4
Lea Hill Elementary School Auburn 3.1 mi 5.2
Pioneer Elementary School Auburn 2.3 mi 3.8
Willow Crest Elementary Auburn 3.4 mi 9.0
Gildo Rey Elementary School Auburn 2.4 mi 4.6
Rainier Middle School Auburn 3.4 mi 3.8
Hazelwood Elementary School Auburn 3.5 mi 6.0
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Auburn 2.8 mi 7.3
Olympic Middle School Auburn 2.5 mi 4.5
Mt Baker Middle School Auburn 2.6 mi 5.1
Lakeland Hills Elementary Auburn 3.0 mi 8.2
Lake View Elementary School Auburn 3.2 mi 6.4
Auburn Riverside High School Auburn 2.8 mi 5.7
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Auburn 2.9 mi 7.4
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary Auburn 4.1 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98092 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$116,614

Median Home Value

$594,800

Median Rent

$1,870/mo

Population

50,510

College Educated

35.5%

Homeownership

74.4%

Avg Commute

33.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

36.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Auburn Adventist Academy

What grades does Auburn Adventist Academy serve?

Auburn Adventist Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Auburn Adventist Academy?

Auburn Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Adventist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Adventist Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Auburn Adventist Academy rank in WA?

Auburn Adventist Academy ranks #74 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Auburn Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburn Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Auburn Adventist Academy a private school?

Yes, Auburn Adventist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Auburn Adventist Academy a religious school?

Auburn Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
3 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
210
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
King County

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