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#267 of 381 private schools in WA
Upper Columbia Academy - High School
High School · Spangle, WA
A private high school in Spangle, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.
3025 E SPANGLE WAVERLY RD, Spangle, WA 99031
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
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Where Upper Columbia Academy - High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,089
Median home value
$330,100
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Upper Columbia Academy - High School is listed in Spangle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Upper Columbia Academy - High School
Upper Columbia Academy - High School is a private high school in Spangle, WA, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Upper Columbia Academy - High School
What grades does Upper Columbia Academy - High School serve?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Upper Columbia Academy - High School?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Columbia Academy - High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Columbia Academy - High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Upper Columbia Academy - High School rank in WA?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School ranks #267 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Upper Columbia Academy - High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Upper Columbia Academy - High School a private school?
Yes, Upper Columbia Academy - High School 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 Upper Columbia Academy - High School a religious school?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Phone
- (509) 245-3600
- Area population (ZIP 99031)
- 1,434
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 99031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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