Archway School

250 41st St, Oakland / 1940 Virginia Street, Berkeley, 94709, Oakland, CA, 94611-0946 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Archway School is an independent K-8 school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-4) and Berkeley (5-8), California. "Preparing Learners for Life," we provide an engaging and challenging curriculum focused on academics, responsibility, community, and hands-on learning....

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School Overview:

 
Archway School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1973
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 112 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 35% 40%
Students by Grade
Kind - 11 students
Grade 1 - 7 students
Grade 2 - 11 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Grade 4 - 13 students
Grade 5 - 9 students
Grade 6 - 15 students
Grade 7 - 15 students
Grade 8 - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 12
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * 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 Jan. 29 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,000
% on Financial Aid 35%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Acceptance Rate 40%
Head of School Sarah Flowers
Admissions Director Melissa Castello Zippin
Admissions Associate Julianne Thompson
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10
 
Extracurriculars
ArtCamping Trips
CookingDrama
ElectivesMulti-media classes
Snow TripSpanish
SportsStudent Council

School Notes:

  • 12-16 students per class
  • Art, Drama, Multi-media, Sports, PE, Electives and Spanish
  • A full-day kindergarten
  • Frequent enriching field trips, including camping trips
  • Before and after school care on site
  • Profile last updated: 09/29/2009

In the News:

  • Piedmont Briefs (The Piedmonter)
    posted on May 7, 2009 at 05:35:49 pm
    Assemblyman Chuck de Vore will be the featured speaker at a fundraiser for the Alameda County GOP on May 28. The event will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a home in Piedmont and will include a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation.
  • Montclarion Briefs (The Piedmonter)
    posted on April 2, 2009 at 06:51:40 pm
    Archway School celebrates its 35th birthday at its annual Spring Fling auction Saturday at the Piedmont Veterans' Memorial Building. Archway School was first known as Woods Edge when it opened 35 years ago.
  • Montclair Calendar (The Montclarion)
    posted on April 2, 2009 at 06:40:19 pm
    Listings are printed on a space-available basis. For a complete listing, visit www.InsideBayArea.com/montclair . n Piedmont Elementary Schools — Tri-School Spring Fling Auction and Party, 6 p.m. April 4. 1970s "Retro Fever" theme. View auction items online beforehand.
  • Piedmont Calendar (The Montclarion)
    posted on March 26, 2009 at 05:41:01 pm
    Listings are printed on a space-available basis. For a complete listing, visit www.InsideBayArea.com/montclair . n Cinnamongirl, Inc. — Author Discussion with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, 1 p.m. March 29. Lee will discuss her book, "Renegade For Peace and Justice: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks For Me." Question and answer period and book signing to follow.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94611)
School Zip (94611)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 36,508 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 72% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $68,853 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.2 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 54 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (94611)


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