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Seattle Academy

About Us
SAAS is...

Seattle Academy (also referred to as SAAS) is a vibrant, innovative and energetic independent school serving 6th through 12th grade students in an urban Capitol Hill campus setting in Seattle, WA.
Admissions
Learn more about enrolling at Seattle Academy

Our Admission Team is committed to providing a supportive experience for every family.
Academics
Curriculum at SAAS

Seattle Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to go to school. Students develop a foundation for the future through learning in a Culture of Performance taking risks in front of a variety of audiences, combining disparate skills in moments of action in order to learn and communicate complex ideas.
Arts
Creativity is a Life Skill

Since Seattle Academy was founded, the arts have played a central role in our school’s identity. We believe that every student is intrinsically creative.
Athletics
Not all poetry is on paper
Seattle Academy Athletics offers an inclusive, no-cut program that invites students of all skill levels to participate in our team sports offerings. At the same time, we’re just as passionately committed to supporting excellence, fielding teams that operate at the highest level of competition or performance.
Student Life
Learn about the vibrancy of life at SAAS

At Seattle Academy, we encourage students to try new things and engage in a variety of experiences in order to facilitate personal growth and build community. And we provide lots of support along the way!
Support SAAS
Your Gift. Your Choice.

With your support we are able to create the best environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive, and we thank you!

Our Guiding Principles

At Seattle Academy, our culture, curriculum, and community are grounded in four core guiding principles: College and Life, Inclusive Community, Culture of Performance, and Know the Kid. These values shape how we teach, learn, and connect—with each other and with the world.

We believe that each student’s journey is unique. By anchoring our work in these principles, we create an environment where every student is supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow.

College and Life

SAAS prepares students for College and Life; we value curiosity and innovation, participation and excellence, and exploration and resolve.

Inclusive Community

We believe that an Inclusive Community embraces cultural agility, civic action, and a broad definition of human potential.

Culture of Performance

Our Culture of Performance fosters the integration of skills and knowledge, the ability to collaborate and take risks, and the capacity to confidently navigate change and ambiguity.

Know the Kid

Our commitment to Know the Kid establishes the foundation for healthy relationships and nurtures a mutual respect for each individual's strengths, challenges, and unique story.