Seattle Middle & High School
UPrep is a 6–12 Independent School located in Northeast Seattle that fosters intellectual courage and social responsibility.
Welcome
UPrep is a 6–12 independent school in Seattle where extraordinary faculty and staff are devoted to each student’s potential.
Admission
Choosing the right school for your family is a big decision. Our goal is to guide and support you through the entire admission process.
UPrep Turns 50
UPrep was founded by seven public school teachers in 1976. Over the past 50 years we've grown from rented space and portables to a state-of-the-art ULab, and from less than 100 students to more than 700.
Wellness
At UPrep, there are supportive eyes and ears on each student. We want to ensure that every student can easily access support when they need it.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
From our annual Puma Heritage Celebration to affinity groups and Social Justice Week, equity, justice, and inclusion are embedded into all that we do.
Alumni
UPrep's 2500+ alumni are essential members of our community and continue to play an invaluable role in the history and future of the school.
UPREP BY THE NUMBERS
746
Total Students (Middle and Upper School)
9:1
Student-To-Teacher Ratio
$4.9M
Need-Based Financial Aid Awarded This Year
47%
of Students Identify as People of Color
100+
Elective Courses for Upper School Students to Choose From
75%
of Students Participated in our Athletics Program Last Year
30+
Student-Led Clubs and Affinity Groups
33%
of Faculty/Staff Identify as People of Color
130+
College Admission Reps Visited our Campus Last Year
17%
of Students Receive Financial Aid
77
Number of Schools New Students Joined Us from This Year
25%
of Students Commute to School Using Public Transit or UPrep's Custom Bus Program
2600+
Pumas in our Alumni Community
20%
of Students from the Class of 2025 Were Recognized by National Merit or the College Board
3
Grade-Level Counselors Support our Students Throughout Their Time at UPrep
Voices in Our Community
Deciding to attend UPrep starting in 6th grade was the best decision. I grew and found my own voice. The classes were challenging, and I was expected to do a lot, but I also had the ability to shape my path and explore my interests.
UPrep students are willing to step out of their comfort zones because they have a feeling that it’s safe to try new things here. They are taught by adults who really care and see them as the multidimensional people they are. UPrep is a place that nurtures a range of interests, strengths, and leadership opportunities.
I formed my identity at UPrep. That’s where I learned that I was capable of excellence. I graduated as a confident young man. It was the personal attention I received from teachers that made all the difference.
We chose UPrep because it's the best of both worlds. We were thrilled to find a school where academic rigor, excellence, student well-being, and happiness are all priorities. The school is big enough to meet students with diverse interests, and small enough that you can walk through the hallways and know everyone's name.
At UPrep, we encourage students to branch out and explore their many interests. I love that our school encourages faculty and staff to branch out, too, with support for professional development. We're all lifelong learners here.