Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-12
- Yearly Tuition: $36,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ventures Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-12
- Yearly Tuition: $36,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2021
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Building Real Startups
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dr. Matt Colpitts
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
School Notes
- We are the High School for Startups! Out students build and run real businesses with the close mentorship of Fortunre 500 leaders. We provide twice the hours of a public high school, indvisualized learning path with daily one-on-one mentorship sessions, and a deep focus on building tech, media and business skills.
- Anindependent (private)high school in Bellevue, WA.
- Built for gifted and talented students.
- Focused on building tech, media,and business skills.
- The home for student-built and run startups.
- Providing personal tutelage from Fortune 500 leaders.
- Teachescoding, AI/ML, data science, marketing, law, finance,management, and leadership.
- Providing twice the school hours of a public school.
- Practicing mastery-based education with personalized learning paths.
- Mentoring each of our students with one-on-one daily sessions.
- Opening in January 2022.
- Enrolling grades 8-11.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ventures Academy cost?
Ventures Academy's tuition is approximately $36,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ventures Academy?
The acceptance rate of Ventures Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Ventures Academy?
The application deadline for Ventures Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ventures Academy located?
Ventures Academy is located in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 4 other private schools located in Bridle Trails.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ventures Academy is Eastside Academics School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Living Montessori Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 11
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2576 152nd Ave Ne Apt B112
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
2610 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 635-6711
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2800 Northup Way, Suite 120
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 885-6296
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
1951 152nd Pl NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 640-9000
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 538 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 24
10613 NE 38th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-5668
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2495 140th Ave NE Suite D-210
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 401-6844
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 11
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2576 152nd Ave Ne Apt B112
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2345
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 169 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2445 140th Ave Ne Ste B200
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 373-5437
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 11
14640 Ne 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 649-0791
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14340 Ne 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 641-5437
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
2576 152nd Ave Ne Bldg B112
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 885-2345
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 11
4239 162nd Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12434 Ne 60th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2550
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6101 152nd Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2690
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13505 Ne 75th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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