Eastside Academy 1800 100th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004

"This school is incredibly homophobic and forceful with their beliefs. They’ll tell you they accept students of all beliefs but it’s not true! I was treated horribly here and couldn’t get out fast enough. The school administration literally told me to stop being openly gay. Their “retreats” are also harmful and felt like straight up bullying from the teachers. If you have a queer child do not send them here."

"EA works hard to provide individualized support to each student that arrives on campus. Whether a student needs housing, counseling, help with recovery, family support, or more, the team works hard to see them as an individual and consider the things that will allow them to not only receive an education, but to flourish. The students here are really wonderful, and it's a gift to get to spend time with them!"

"EA cares so much about their students and everyone from the teachers to the staff want to see each and every person succeed. The school is well equipped to support students with any background and they have a host of resources available."

"Eastside Academy staff always puts the student first. There is a genuine desire to see each student thrive and grow in all areas of their life. The staff is always looking for ways to improve themselves and the programs that serve the students. The students enjoy coming to school and actually want to be there. The teachers actively go above and beyond education, investing in students’ lives and meeting them where they are at. Everybody who is a part of Eastside Academy wants to see students succeed."

"I have worked at EA since 2019. I have seen how the lives of students have been impacted dramatically through our school's holistic approach. I have seen students achieve great success because of how invested every staff member is. Everyone that works there loves and believes in what EA does and what it stands for. While it's true that many students lives have been impacted in a positive way, their impact on my life is far greater. One of the best things about EA is how supportive of an environment it is, not just for students, but for staff as well. There is genuine love and community here."