Lynden Academy

Lynden Academy is an alternative school located in the charming town of Lynden, Washington. Situated on Main Street at Suite A, this K-12 institution serves 401 students with a student-teacher ratio of 33.4:1 and employs 12 full-time equivalent teachers. As an alternative school, Lynden Academy offers unique educational opportunities for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school has room for improvement, ranking at #1865 out of 2261 schools in Washington state, placing it around the 18th percentile. MySchoolScout gives it a rating of 3.4/10, reflecting areas where growth is needed. In terms of proficiency levels, 43% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 25% achieve this level in Math and 39% do so in Science.

Lynden Academy benefits from its setting on the fringe of an urban area, offering a blend of small-town charm and urban resources. This location provides a supportive community environment for students to explore their educational paths and develop personally and academically.

While current test scores at Lynden Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Academy is 33.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.