From 2009 to June 2018 the head of school was Joe Puggelli, who previously had a long and varied career, including US Army service,[2] publishing, education, and coaching.

In July 2018 long-tenured faculty, staff, and coach Rob Phillips became Seattle Academy's Head of School.

[citation needed] In 2017, the institution broke ground on a $48 million, five-story middle school building located at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Union Street.

Seattle Academy has a technology program which includes full-time tech support staff, a fully wireless campus, and mandatory laptops provided for all Upper School students.

Notable teams include: The Arts Center, or AC, is one of the six main buildings currently used by Seattle Academy.

This two-story building houses a dance studio, a weight-training room, and a regulation basketball and volleyball court with bleachers, among its other facilities.

An intimate black box theater is used to perform smaller shows, including Middle School productions.

The Commons are dedicated to student collaboration, study, and research, as well as a place to spend free time and lunch.