Overview

To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.
Official information of Charles Wright Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
A- Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreSchool-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $31,200
# of Students: 575
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 15
Endowment: $26,609/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1335/1600
#177

US Day School

School Videos

(Total 1)

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of Florida 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 Trinity University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 Lawrence University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Knox College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#102 Hollins University 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#107 Whittier College 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 Seattle University 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of Cincinnati 1
#166 Mercer University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
#212 Washington State University 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 1
#219 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1
#234 Georgia State University 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#250 University of North Dakota 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
#263 Montana State University 1
#263 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of Montana 1
#299 Old Dominion University 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Bentley University 1
Berklee College of Music 1
California College of the Arts 1
California Lutheran University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Carroll College 1
Central Washington University 1
College for Creative Studies 1
College of William and Mary 1
Eastern Washington University 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
Iowa State University 1
Kennesaw State University 1
Manhattan College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Pacific Lutheran University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
Saint Martin's University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
St. Edward's University 1
Tacoma Community College 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1
University of Hawaii at Hilo 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 1
University of Redlands 1
university of washington, bothell 1
Western Washington University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Biology
Macroeconomics
Physics 2
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Biology
Macroeconomics
Physics 2
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Computer Science Principles
Comparative Government and Politics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 23)
Band
Choir
Improvisation
Music
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Glass
Graphic Design
Band
Choir
Improvisation
Music
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Glass
Graphic Design
Illustration
Printmaking
Studio Art
Audition
Scene Study
Performing
Public Speaking
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1957
Campus Size: 107 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/29
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,TOEFL
School Code:
TOEFL: 7530
SSAT: 2304
ISEE: 481368

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 11)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 27)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Charles Wright Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Charles Wright Academy.
Charles Wright Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Seattle, Washington, US. It was founded 1957, and currently has about 575 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.charleswright.org.
02.
Does Charles Wright Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Charles Wright Academy is offering 15 AP courses.

In recent years, 44 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Charles Wright Academy also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Charles Wright Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.82% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 36.36% go to top 25, and about 3.64% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Charles Wright Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Charles Wright Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Charles Wright Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Charles Wright Academy in 2024 is $31,200, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@charleswright.org .
06.
Where is Charles Wright Academy located?
Charles Wright Academy is located in the State of Washington of USA. The closest major city is Seattle, which is about 30 miles away from school. Most families can choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Charles Wright Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Charles Wright Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 214 for all US schools.

Also Charles Wright Academy has been favorited by 95 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Charles Wright Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Charles Wright Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Charles Wright Academy’s official site: http://www.charleswright.org or call them at 253-620-8373.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Charles Wright Academy?
Yes, here are few: Covenant High School, Tacoma Baptist Schools and Bellarmine Preparatory School.

The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Charles Wright Academy?
The overall rating for Charles Wright Academy is B+.

The section ratings of Charles Wright Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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