Charles Wright Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Tacoma, WA
7723 Chambers Creek Rd W, Tacoma, WA 98467
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Tacoma
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Charles Wright Academy is an independent private school in Tacoma, Washington, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 487 students and around 9 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 487
- Teachers
- 57 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 180 girls, 307 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of independent schools in Washington.
- Compared with 40 independent schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Charles Wright Academy
What grades does Charles Wright Academy serve?
Charles Wright Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Charles Wright Academy?
About 487 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Charles Wright Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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