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.
Intensives
During UPrep's intensive period, which occurs each January between semesters, UPrep students take one class every day for three weeks.
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 Social Justice Week, equity, justice, and inclusion are embedded into all that we do.
Alumni
UPrep's 2600+ 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
781
Total Students (Middle and Upper School)
9:1
Student-To-Teacher Ratio
$5.5M
Need-Based Financial Aid Awarded This Year
51%
of Students Identify as People of Color
100+
Elective Courses for Upper School Students to Choose From
67%
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
170
College Admission Reps Visited our Campus Last Year
18%
of Students Receive Financial Aid
75
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
16%
of Students from the Class of 2026 Were Recognized by National Merit or the College Board
4
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.
UPrep instilled in me a mindset of continuous curiosity and learning. I find myself reading current events and asking, ‘Why is this happening?’ When I encounter issues I care about, I think, ‘How can I help create momentum for change?’ UPrep gave me a voice and the confidence to share my ideas openly.
From my perspective as both a parent and an alum, UPrep helps form students who are thoughtful, curious, and grounded in empathy. The school gives them the confidence to explore what they do not yet know, to challenge themselves, and to stay open to others.
The care and support within the UPrep community is truly special, evident in both our celebrations and our most challenging moments. I'm continually moved by how enthusiastically everyone rallies around our students, whether they're competing in debate tournaments, excelling on athletic fields, captivating audiences in theatre productions, or innovating in robotics competitions.