Our School
Facts About Bush
Mission
To spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities.
History
The Bush School was founded in 1924 by Helen Taylor Bush in her home. In 1930, Mrs. Bush acquired the property adjacent to Lake Washington Boulevard where the present campus is located. The school was co-ed for grades K-8, with the Upper School for girls only, until 1970 when the school became co-ed, K-12.
Enrollment
In the 2004-2005 school year, approximately 560 boys and girls attend The Bush School, with 185 in the Lower School (grades K-5), 156 in the Middle School (grades 6-8), and 219 in the Upper School (grades 9-12). There are, on average, approximately 12 to 18 students per classroom teacher with several teaching specialists adding support in specific subject areas.
Faculty
There are 85 full- and part-time teachers at Bush, with an additional administrative and support staff of 45. In 2003-2004, the median teaching salary is approximately $46,600.
Administration
- Frank Magusin, Head of School
- Jack McHenry, Upper School Director
- Christine Churchill, Middle School Director
- Elaine Aoki, Lower School Director
- Robin Bentley, Director of Finance and Operations
- Jeanne Jenkins, Director of Development
- Andrew Sproule, Director of Communications
- Elizabeth Atcheson, Director of Admission
Facilities
The Bush School has 10 buildings on a nine-acre campus. In addition to the classrooms, there are two gymnasiums, an art complex, a performing arts center, a science and technology center, a library, a cafeteria, and play spaces. All campus buildings are networked and linked to the Internet with classroom and laboratory computers.
Tuition 2005-2006
$14,644 to $20,175. 15% of students receive financial aid from a budget of $1,138,000.
Accreditation
The Bush School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and the State of Washington. Bush is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (PNAIS).
Governance
The Bush School is a non-profit organization governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The Board is comprised of about 20 parents, alumnae/i, and community members who are responsible for stewarding the mission and fiscal health of the school. The school enjoys the active, support of the Parent Association and the Alumnae/i Council, both charged to sustain the overall mission and goals of the school and to serve their respective constituencies. Each has a representative who sits as an ex officio member of the Board.
Internet
Web site: http://www.bush.edu
Phone
Main Number: 206-322-7978
Faculty/Staff Voicemail Directory: 206-515-2353
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission, or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment on the basis of age or marital status.