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#123 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 32% of private schools

Walla Walla Valley Academy

High School

300 SW ACADEMY WAY, College Place, WA 99324

Private

Enrollment

145

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

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Walla Walla Valley Academy

6.9/10

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

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8.4/10

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About Walla Walla Valley Academy

Walla Walla Valley Academy is a private high school in College Place, WA. Walla Walla Valley Academy serves approximately 145 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Walla Walla Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.1 pts above WA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 145 students, Walla Walla Valley 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.

Walla Walla Valley 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.

Walla Walla Valley Academy sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Walla Walla Valley Academy compares to the 4 public schools in College Place, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
145
This School
vs
384
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 20.7% vs 0%
White 6.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.8% vs 0%
Black 2.1% vs 0%
Walla Walla Valley Academy College Place Public Avg

All Schools in College Place

School Rating
Walla Walla Valley Academy (this school) 6.9
Davis Elementary 8.4
College Place High School 4.8
College Place Open Doors Program
John Sager Middle School 6.5

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- 4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,422
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 50%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 145
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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)

Two or More 67.6%
Hispanic 20.7%
White 6.2%
Asian 2.8%
Black 2.1%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

300 SW ACADEMY WAY, College Place, WA 99324

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Walla Walla Valley Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. DESALES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Walla Walla), with a comparable rating. Another option is Lincoln High School (rated 5.1/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Walla Walla), a more accessible option. Additionally, Walla Walla High School (rated 5.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Walla Walla), a more accessible option. For more schools in College Place, see our College Place schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Davis Elementary College Place 0.7 mi 8.4
College Place High School College Place 1.2 mi 4.8
College Place Open Doors Program College Place 1.2 mi
John Sager Middle School College Place 1.3 mi 6.5
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Walla Walla 1.5 mi 4.3
Head Start Walla Walla 2.4 mi 6.3
Walla Walla Center for Children and Families Walla Walla 2.4 mi 5.4
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention Walla Walla 2.9 mi
Garrison Middle School Walla Walla 2.9 mi 6.8
Lincoln High School Walla Walla 3.1 mi 5.1
Ferndale Elementary School Milton-Freewater 4.5 mi 8.6
MILTON-STATELINE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Milton-Freewater 5.0 mi 5.9
DESALES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Walla Walla 3.8 mi 6.6
Sharpstein Elementary School Walla Walla 3.8 mi 7.5
Prospect Point Elementary Walla Walla 3.7 mi 8.2
Green Park Elementary School Walla Walla 4.2 mi 5.1
Walla Walla High School Walla Walla 4.0 mi 5.0
Pioneer Middle School Walla Walla 4.5 mi 6.4
Edison Elementary School Walla Walla 4.6 mi 7.7
ST BASIL ACADEMY OF CLASSICAL STUDIES Walla Walla 4.6 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 99324 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,485

Median Home Value

$338,600

Median Rent

$1,121/mo

Population

10,171

College Educated

36.8%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

31.9

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Puyallup Open Doors/POD Puyalllup, WA 7.0
TRI-CITIES PREP Pasco, WA 7.0
Lopez Middle High School Lopez Island, WA 6.8
Morton Junior-Senior High Morton, WA 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Walla Walla Valley Academy

What grades does Walla Walla Valley Academy serve?

Walla Walla Valley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Walla Walla Valley Academy?

Walla Walla Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla Valley Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla Valley Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Walla Walla Valley Academy rank in WA?

Walla Walla Valley Academy ranks #123 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Walla Walla Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Walla Walla Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Walla Walla Valley Academy a private school?

Yes, Walla Walla Valley Academy 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 Walla Walla Valley Academy a religious school?

Walla Walla Valley Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
145
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Walla Walla County

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