Lynden Academy

Lynden School District
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
419 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Lynden Academy is a specialized K–12 public school program located in Lynden, Washington, that operates under the Lynden School District. Designed as a parent-partner program, it offers a unique "hybrid" educational model that blends traditional classroom instruction with directed home-based learning. This approach is intended to provide families with the flexibility of homeschooling while maintaining the resources, curriculum, and support of the public school system.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between certified teachers and parents, who act as the primary facilitators of their student’s education at home. Students typically attend on-campus classes for a portion of the week to engage in core subjects, enrichment activities, and peer interaction, while completing the remainder of their coursework independently. By offering a personalized learning environment, Lynden Academy aims to cater to students with diverse learning styles and educational goals, fostering a supportive community that prioritizes both academic growth and individualized student needs.
419
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
33.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    366 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.9%)
  • Black
    6 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lynden School District
Phone: (360)354-6675
Website: http://www.lynden.wednet.edu
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 33.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 44
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio
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