Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
17701 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA, 91325-0913 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (818)368-5781
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Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, provides a rich dual-curricular education that encourages independent and critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-awareness, and compassion. The culture of our school reflects Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s values: integrity, justice, intellectual curiosity, and empathy. With the goal of promoting mutual respect and understanding among Jews, our school is a hub for honest dialogue and exploration of wide-ranging opinions and practices. In partnership with our families, we inspire our students to become active, dedicated, ethical, and informed citizens and leaders who are committed to Israel and the vitality of the Jewish people. ...read more  

School Overview:
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1972
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 390 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 42%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 30 students
Kind - 37 students
Grade 1 - 40 students
Grade 2 - 31 students
Grade 3 - 32 students
Grade 4 - 43 students
Grade 5 - 42 students
Grade 6 - 32 students
Grade 7 - 43 students
Grade 8 - 60 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 42 teachers
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Headmaster Betty Winn, Head of School
Admissions Director Gayle Baigelman
Admissions Associate Vera Goldman
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 6

Sports
BaseballBasketball
FootballSoccer
SoftballVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7

Extracurriculars
Spanish MatheMagic
Karate Drumming
Chorus Chess
Art 
 
School Notes:
  • Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, provides a rich dual-curricular education that encourages independent and critical thinking, lifelong learning, self-awareness, and compassion. The culture of our school reflects Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s values: integrity, justice, intellectual curiosity, and empathy. With the goal of promoting mutual respect and understanding among Jews, our school is a hub for honest dialogue and exploration of wide-ranging opinions and practices. In partnership with our families, we inspire our students to become active, dedicated, ethical, and informed citizens and leaders who are committed to Israel and the vitality of the Jewish people.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 91325 )
School Zip ( 91325 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,300 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 44% 32%
Population Average Age 31 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $48,855 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 40 years old 41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (91325)



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% Owning / % Renting 52% / 48% 55% / 45%
 
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