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St. Michael's Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12

Spokane, WA

8500 N Saint Michaels Rd, Spokane, WA 99217

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Spokane
  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Spokane since at least 2011

In Spokane, Washington, St. Michael's Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 99 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Spokane. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
99
Teachers
16.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12160’13–14131’15–16136’17–18111’19–20124’21–2299’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K6
    16
    26
    38
    42
    510
    66
    77
    86
    915
    109
    1111
    127

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races3%

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    Questions about St. Michael's Academy

    What grades does St. Michael's Academy serve?

    St. Michael's Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend St. Michael's Academy?

    About 99 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael's Academy?

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