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#262 of 381 private schools in WA

Spring Academy

High School

11304 8TH AVE NE STE 6, Seattle, WA 98125

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#262 of 381

In Seattle

#57 of 68

public schools

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Spring Academy

5.9/10

High School in Seattle · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hazel Wolf K-8

9.2/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

James Baldwin Elementary School

9.2/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Spring Academy

Spring Academy is a private high school in Seattle, WA. Spring Academy serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Spring Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Spring Academy 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.

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Spring Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Spring 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 Spring Academy compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Seattle, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
This School
vs
17.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
637
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.7% vs 0%
Asian 10% vs 0%
Black 6.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.7% vs 0%
Spring Academy Seattle Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Spring Academy (this school) 5.9
Hazel Wolf K-8 9.2
Nathan Hale High School 6.8
Jane Addams Middle School 7.7
Ingraham High School 8.1
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School 8.7
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School 8.7
Eckstein Middle School 8.0
Roosevelt High School 7.9
Whitman Middle School 8.6
Ballard High School 8.2
Lincoln High School 7.1
Salmon Bay K-8 School 8.8
Hamilton International Middle School 8.3
Licton Springs K-8 5.7
Tops K-8 School 9.2
McClure Middle School 8.1
Catharine Blaine K-8 School 9.4
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School 4.0
The Center School 6.8
Seattle World School 6.0

Showing 20 of 53 schools. View all schools in Seattle

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)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 53%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 30
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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 66.7%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Black 6.7%
Hispanic 6.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11304 8TH AVE NE STE 6, Seattle, WA 98125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Spring Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ingraham High School (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Nathan Hale High School (rated 6.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seattle, see our Seattle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Hazel Wolf K-8 Seattle 0.3 mi 9.2
James Baldwin Elementary School Seattle 0.5 mi 9.2
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY--SEATTLE CAMPUS Seattle 0.7 mi 7.5
DARTMOOR SCHOOL Seattle 0.8 mi
Olympic View Elementary School Seattle 0.9 mi 7.7
ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Seattle 0.8 mi 6.9
PERKINS SCHOOL Seattle 1.1 mi 7.7
Sacajawea Elementary School Seattle 1.0 mi 6.7
Olympic Hills Elementary School Seattle 1.1 mi 9.0
ST CATHERINE SCHOOL Seattle 1.4 mi 6.6
Ingraham High School Seattle 1.3 mi 8.1
LAKESIDE SCHOOL Seattle 1.5 mi 6.5
Cascadia Elementary Seattle 1.3 mi 9.5
SEATTLE WALDORF SCHOOL Seattle 1.2 mi 7.7
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Seattle 1.4 mi 8.7
Nathan Hale High School Seattle 1.2 mi 6.8
Jane Addams Middle School Seattle 1.3 mi 7.7
BILLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Seattle 2.1 mi 7.9
SEATTLE JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Seattle 2.1 mi 6.0
Wedgwood Elementary School Seattle 1.8 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,725

Median Home Value

$844,500

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

Population

43,807

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spring Academy

What grades does Spring Academy serve?

Spring Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Spring Academy?

Spring Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spring Academy rank in WA?

Spring Academy ranks #262 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Spring Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Spring Academy a private school?

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

Is Spring Academy a religious school?

No, Spring Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
63 Good Transit
Bike Score
76 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
67% M / 33% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County

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