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#68 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 18% of private schools

Northwest Christian High School

High School

4710 PARK CENTER AVE NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Private

Enrollment

98

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

7.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#68 of 381

In Lacey

#5 of 9

public schools

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Northwest Christian High School

7.5/10

High School in Lacey · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.3/10

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About Northwest Christian High School

Northwest Christian High School is a private high school in Lacey, WA. Northwest Christian High School serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Northwest Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.7 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 98 students, Northwest Christian High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Northwest Christian High School 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 Northwest Christian High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Lacey, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
20.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
98
This School
vs
976
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 55.1% vs 0%
Asian 10.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 2% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
Northwest Christian High School Lacey Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Northwest Christian High School (this school) 7.5
Summit VIrtual Academy 2.7
Envision Career Academy 4.7
North Thurston High School 5.3
Timberline High School 6.7
River Ridge High School 5.3

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)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Enrollment 98
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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 55.1%
Two or More 26.5%
Asian 10.2%
Pacific Islander 3.1%
Hispanic 2.0%
Native American 2.0%
Black 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4710 PARK CENTER AVE NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Northwest Christian High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is North Thurston High School (rated 5.3/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Envision Career Academy (rated 4.7/10, 0.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lacey, see our Lacey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lacey 0.1 mi 6.3
Summit VIrtual Academy Lacey 0.2 mi 2.7
Envision Career Academy Lacey 0.2 mi 4.7
Chinook Middle School Lacey 0.4 mi 6.0
North Thurston High School Lacey 0.6 mi 5.3
Pleasant Glade Elementary Lacey 0.8 mi 8.4
Ignite Family Academy Lacey 0.6 mi 7.3
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL Lacey 1.1 mi 7.5
Mountain View Elementary Lacey 1.5 mi 6.2
CAPITAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Olympia 1.2 mi
Lacey Elementary Lacey 1.7 mi 5.0
PARAMOUNT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lacey 1.4 mi 8.0
THE PARAMOUNT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SCHOOL Lacey 1.4 mi 7.7
Komachin Middle School Lacey 2.5 mi 6.4
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lacey 1.8 mi 7.2
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lacey 1.8 mi 6.0
South Bay Elementary Lacey 2.5 mi 7.5
TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY Lacey 2.6 mi 6.9
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Lacey 2.4 mi 8.2
Olympic View Elementary Lacey 2.0 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,191

Median Home Value

$528,000

Median Rent

$1,948/mo

Population

28,286

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

67.7%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

38.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwest Christian High School

What grades does Northwest Christian High School serve?

Northwest Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northwest Christian High School?

Northwest Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Christian High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Northwest Christian High School rank in WA?

Northwest Christian High School ranks #68 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Northwest Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwest Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Northwest Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Northwest Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Northwest Christian High School a religious school?

Northwest Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
98
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Thurston County

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