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The Polytech

Independent school · Grade 12

Seattle, WA

540 NE Northgate Way Ste D, Seattle, WA 98125

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Seattle
  • Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Washington

In Seattle, Washington, The Polytech is an independent private school for 12th grade. About 2 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of independent high schools in Washington. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 205 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grade 12
Students
2
Teachers
3.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
205 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 91% of independent high schools in Washington (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent high schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 11 independent high schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    6’19–206’21–222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Student body

    White50%
    Black50%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about The Polytech

    What grades does The Polytech serve?

    The Polytech serves grade 12.

    How many students attend The Polytech?

    About 2 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Polytech?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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