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School Overview: |
Archway School
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1973 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 94 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 50% (CA School Avg.: 43%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 28 / Feb. 4 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | K-5 $16,000 6-8 $17,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |
| Admissions Director | Melissa Castello Zippin | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 10 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Art | Camping Trips | |
| Cooking | Drama | |
| Electives | Multi-media classes | |
| Snow Trip | Spanish | |
| Sports | Student Council | |
View all schools in: Oakland, Alameda County, Zip 94611

Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.