Eastside Academy

Bellevue, WA   |  http://eastsideacademy.org

Mission

EASTSIDE ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, COUNSELING, RECOVERY, HOUSING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS IN A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

Ruling year info

2002

Executive Director

Elyse Nicholson

Main address

1717 Bellevue Way NE

Bellevue, WA 98004 USA

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EIN

60-2157596

NTEE code info

Secondary/High School (B25)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

As an organization we are working to address student truancy and graduation rates within the metro area of Seattle for students with challenges ranging from drug abuse to truancy to abuse in the home and homelessness. Our comprehensive program addresses each of these issues.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

High School/Secondary Education

As an alternative high school, we offer a second, third, fourth chance to students who have chronic truancy, disciplinary, and substance abuse challenges. With our small school size, and intentionally small student to teacher ratio (3:1) we have the tools and support necessary to help these students get their lives on track and graduate with their high school diploma.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Ethnic and racial groups
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Ex-offenders

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of program participants who receive a secondary school diploma or GED

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adolescents, Ethnic and racial groups, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Ex-offenders

Related Program

High School/Secondary Education

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We want to exceed the graduation rate of Washington State in our alternative high school program.

With small class sizes and student/teacher ratios we strive to create a learning environment that addresses students deficiencies. The Washington State graduation rate hovers around 79% while our graduation rate currently hovers around 95%.

Our goals are currently being met for graduation rate at 100% of our students graduating. Enrollment and outreach strategies to all students will help us continue to meet this goal as we continue to create new opportunities for students.

We are on track for a 100% graduation rate for the 20-21 school year.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    High school students and their families who are in need of another chance.

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Case management notes,

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    We are in the process of providing a free lunch program.

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    Our staff, Our board,

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Eastside Academy

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Michael Yu

Therapeuo Counseling

Term: 2020 - 2023

Paula Melby

Nancy Bohling

Margie Bicknell

Fred Janssen

Melodie Zakaluk

Kim Baruffi

Annie Duncan

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/5/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data