UCA is a Great Place to Grow UCA is a private co-educational Christian Academy operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
UCA is committed to students who already have or are willing to experience a personal relationship with God and live a Christian lifestyle.
UCA is a place where Christ is uplifted. Classes and activities build your physical faculties and spiritual walk.
Explore UCA with a serving heart and inquiring mind. You will experience Christ working in and through your life in ways youve never dreamed possible. Come and experience the power of God. UCA Student.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,847
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Upper Columbia Academy - High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Average SAT score
24
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Shelley Bacon
School Notes
- Is Upper Columbia Academy for YOU Read on to find out. Call 509-245-6400 to make an appointment to visit. Watch videos online at www.ucaa.org/live of music performances, special programs, gymnastics home shows, talent shows, and other special events to see if this would be a good fit for you.
- Upper Columbia Academy is a family of curious learners who believe that true education addresses the potential of a whole person in a balanced development of the physical, mental, spiritual and social dimensions.While we value the rigorous pursuit of knowledge, our main objective is to help students develop a solid Christian character, to realize their individual worth as children of God, embrace Christian values, and to learn to make principled choices.This goal is best reached in a context of responsible freedom and redemptive discipline.The curriculum reflects the world view and the values revealed in scripture.Students are educated to embrace service as a way of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people in the home and society, and to become active members in the church.Young people are encouraged to accept Jesus Christ as Creator, Savior, Lord and coming King, and to commit their lives to Him.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Upper Columbia Academy - High School cost?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School's tuition is approximately $9,847 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy - High School?
The acceptance rate of Upper Columbia Academy - High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What is Upper Columbia Academy - High School's ranking?
Upper Columbia Academy - High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy - High School?
The application deadline for Upper Columbia Academy - High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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