Sage Hill School

20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, CA, 92657-0926
Tel: (949)219-0100
Grades: 9 - 12 | 466 students
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  • We inspire our students a love of knowledge and the ability to use that knowledge creatively, compassionately and courageously throughout their lives.

School Overview:
Sage Hill School
School Membership(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1999
Student Body
Total Students 466 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 53% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 53%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 30 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Accelerated Alegbra II Accelerated Biology
Accelerated Chemistry Accelerated Latin IV
Accelerated Precalculus Accelerated Precalculus/Calculus A
Accelerated Spanish III Accerlated English III
AP American Government AP Art History
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science AP Economics
AP English Literature and Composition AP Environmental Science
AP French Language and Culture AP Physics B
AP Physics C AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture AP Statistics
AP Studio Art AP United States History
AP World History Multivariable Calculus
Scientific Research Topics in Advanced Mathematics
Average SAT score 1920
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $30,400
Tuition Notes Estimated additional $1,600.00 for books, supplies and activities.
% on Financial Aid 14%
Average Financial Aid Grant $27,725
Admissions Director Elaine J. Mijalis-Kahn
Admissions Associate Christine Ramadan
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Diving
Equestrian Football
Golf Lacrosse
Sailing Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 63 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Animal Awareness Club Archery Club
Auto Appreciation Club Beads of Courage
Bowling Club Chess Club
Christian Club Clothes for Kids
Club Med Colby's Double Play
Computer Gaming Club Debate Team
Doodle Wall Dye for Cancer
Environmental Club Envision at Sage
FC Sage Fashion Club
Flash Mob Club French Club
Future Business Leaders of America Gay Straight Alliance
Habitat for Humanity Harry Potter Club
Helping Paws High Voltage
Investment Club Jam Club
Japan Club Jazz Club
Jazz Club Junior Pearls
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Krochet Kids
Law Club Math Club
Model United Nations Multicultural Club
Music Production Club Never Give Up
Nintendo Club One World One Ocean
One for All Club Operation Smile
Pink Ribbon Club Raise Awareness of the Deaf
Reachout Foundation Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Club Rotary Club
Sage Hill Strings Sage Hill Surf Program
Serve She's the First
Skateboarding Club Ski Club
Society of Bookworms Suit Up Club
Table Tennis Club Tech Crew
Tetris Club Trebuchet Club
World Domination Club

School Notes:

    Sage Hill School’s commitment to academic excellence, outstanding college preparation, and unwavering dedication to a public purpose provide a transformative experience for our students.  We inspire a love of learning in our students and the ability to use that knowledge creatively, compassionately, and courageously throughout their lives.  Situated on a beautiful thirty-acre, ocean-view campus in Newport Coast, California, Sage Hill School is Orange County’s only non-profit, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory high school.  Our small classes, rigorous academic program, and extensive educational opportunities beyond the traditional classroom engage our students’ passions and teach them to be lifelong learners and innovative leaders.    
    • Our broad curriculum also includes more than 30 accelerated/AP courses in every discipline, advanced elective offerings and opportunities for independent research.
    • Our average class size of 15 facilitates close relationships with our world-class faculty.
    • Our 38:1 student-to-college-counselor ratio ensures that each student receives highly personalized guidance to find the best college fit.
    • Our state-of-the-art Studio at Sage Hill allows students to hone their crafts within seven different arts disciplines and offers exceptional space for student and professional performances.
    • Our nationally-recognized Service Learning Program is fully integrated within our curriculum and allows students to leverage their classroom experience to benefit the community beyond Sage Hill.
    • Our unique, year-end Spring at Sage program allows students to pursue their passions in intensive seminars, independent projects or through Global Experiences.
    •  School accreditations:  NAIS, WASC. 

    Profile last updated: 10/23/2012

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