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#1295 of 2,228 schools in WA

Secondary Academy for Success

High School · Northshore School District · Bothell, WA

A Northshore School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

22107 23rd Dr SE, Bothell, WA 98021

  • Math 13% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$18,578
Chronic Absenteeism70.1%

Students at Secondary Academy for Success score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
ELA
90%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Secondary Academy for Success sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bothell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$172,559

Median home value

$902,800

Median rent

$2,537/mo

College educated

59.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Innovation Lab High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.3 mi248Compare →
Northshore Online Reengagement ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi12Compare →
Northshore Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–121.5 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northshore School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#32 of 34
District spending per student
$18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Secondary Academy for Success is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Secondary Academy for Success

Secondary Academy for Success is a public high school in Bothell, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 107 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,295 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Secondary Academy for Success

What grades does Secondary Academy for Success serve?

Secondary Academy for Success serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Secondary Academy for Success?

Secondary Academy for Success has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Academy for Success?

The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Academy for Success is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Secondary Academy for Success rank in WA?

Secondary Academy for Success ranks #1,295 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Secondary Academy for Success's MySchoolScout rating?

Secondary Academy for Success has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Secondary Academy for Success?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Secondary Academy for Success has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Secondary Academy for Success a charter school?

No, Secondary Academy for Success is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Secondary Academy for Success a Title I school?

No, Secondary Academy for Success is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Secondary Academy for Success?

45.8% of students at Secondary Academy for Success qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.1%
Area population (ZIP 98021)
35,445
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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