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Abbotsford School Of Integrated Arts
About
Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) – Sumas Mountain is located at 36232 Lower Sumas Mtn Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2J3. The school emphasizes that the arts “enhance and engage learners,” making school not just a place to learn, but also a place to grow and live, and it aims to keep communication open with families and prospective students.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 6-12
Phone: 604 850-5207
Email: karen.bennett@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Karen Bennett
Programs and Services
Student support / learning support The Abbotsford School District highlights “Learning Support Services” available across district schools and provides parent learning opportunities about how to access supports. District communications also recognize support roles such as Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, and Indigenous Support Workers. Indigenous education / cultural transition supports The district describes a drum-making initiative led by the Indigenous Education Department (in collaboration with local First Nations and the Fraser Valley Métis Association) to support Grade 5 Indigenous students transitioning to middle school, with a focus on belonging, connection, cultural understanding, and respect. Career programs (Grade 12) In partnership with UFV, the district offers Regional Career Programs (limited seats) that allow Grade 12 students to complete Level 1 technical training in select trades while still in high school (tuition covered by the district; students provide transportation). The district also describes a Landscape Horticulture program for Grade 12 students, including required prerequisites, costs, and transportation responsibilities.
School Culture and Expectations
The school states a belief that the arts enhance and engage learners and support students’ growth. The district also includes an acknowledgement that the Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation. District program descriptions emphasize belonging, inclusivity, respect, and culturally responsive learning environments.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For some district career programs (including Regional Career Programs with UFV and the Landscape Horticulture program), students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program site.
Location
Site: sumasmountain.abbyschools.ca/
Phone: 604 850-5207
Address: 36232 Lower Sumas Mtn Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2J3
Abbotsford School Of Integrated Arts Reviews
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Academic Learning of Abbotsford School Of Integrated Arts
42.04
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 42 - below the district average of 45, trailing by 3 points.
Literacy: 42
Numeracy: 42
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.76
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
73.26
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.58
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 42, numeracy is 42, and overall is 42.
Compared with 2023-2024, the overall score declined by 3 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 42, while numeracy is lowest at 42.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 5 points since 2023-2024, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2023-2024.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 42, student commitment to learning is 70, critical thinking is 73, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 42.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 13 points since 2023-2024.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
76.48
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
68.17
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - in line with the province public school average of 69, within 1 point.
Students report physical and emotional well-being at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
76.09
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - in line with the province public school average of 75, within 1 point.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 76, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 76.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 76, while Health is lowest at 68.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2023/2024.
Resources
74.42
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 13 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
80.81
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 17 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
52.66
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - in line with the province public school average of 53, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 74, Facilities and Personnel is 81, and Learning Resources is 53.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 81, while Learning Resources is lowest at 53.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 16 points since 2023/2024.
School Culture
79.72
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - in line with the province public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
79.64
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 80 and Safety is 80.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 80, while Safety is lowest at 80.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2023/2024.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
74.81
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 3 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 75.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2023/2024.