Annie Wright Schools: Co-ed IB World School in Tacoma, WA, grades 3-12, specialized special ed & developmental support.
Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma, WA, has served students from age three through high school since 1884. As an International Baccalaureate World School, it offers co-ed programs in Lower and Middle Schools (Preschool–Grade 8) and separate Upper Schools for boys and girls (Grades 9–12). With a diverse student body comprising 68% students of color, the school provides a global community through five- and seven-day boarding options.
The institution supports students with special needs via Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support alongside therapeutic services. With 116 classroom teachers and an average class size of 14, the faculty—73% holding advanced degrees—delivers a rigorous IB curriculum in Math, Science, and Language & Literature tailored to individual goals. Admissions are rolling with a January 24 deadline. Financial aid covers 40% of students with grants averaging $14,580; day tuition for grades 9–12 is $37,520. Contact (253) 272-2216 or aw.org for details on accommodations and enrollment.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students902
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$37,520
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1884
DeadlineJan. 24 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, International Boys Schools Coalition, NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1884 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,520 |
| Tuition Notes | Listed tuition is for day students in grades 9-12. Please visit our website for tuition information:, www.aw.org |
| Total Students | 902 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 116 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Grace Franco |
| Admissions Associate | Abby Drivdahl |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 24 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,580 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 68 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
IB 20th Century History SL & HLIB Art SL & HLIB Biology 1IB Biology 2IB BusinessIB Computer ScienceIB EconomicsIB English IV: Language & Literature 1IB English IV: Language & Literature 2IB Environmental Science and SystemsIB Global Politics 1 & 2IB Mandarin AB Initio SLIB Math Analysis and Approaches SL & HLIB Math Applications and InterpretationsIB Music SL or HLIB PhysicsIB Spanish AB initio SLIB Spanish SL 1 & 2Show More (2)Hide
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Soccer · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Affinity clubs (including Latinx/Hispanic · Chinese · Japanese · & Vietnamese) · Automotive Arts · Black Student Union · Business · Coding · Community · Creative Writing · Crochet · Dance Team · Debate · Dungeons & Dragons · Environmental Science · Gender & Sexuality · Inkwell · Knitting · Mock Trial · Model UN · Nature · Philosophy · Physics · Podcasting · Sports Medicine · Stage Fashion · Student Government · Yearbook · Show More (9) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Filmmaking · Music Production · Orchestra · Theatre · Visual Arts |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · International Baccalaureate (IB) World School · International Boys Schools Coalition · NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) |
| Average SAT Score | 1316 |
| Average ACT Score | 34 |