Chadwick School
School Notes Overview:
Chadwick, a K-12 school founded in 1935, is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of self-confident individuals of exemplary character. Students are prepared through experience and self-discovery to accept the responsibilities inherent in personal freedom and to contribute positively to contemporary society. The Chadwick Community is committed to living in accordance with its core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness and compassion. In all of its programs, Chadwick seeks to discover and nurture the special gifts each student possesses; to deepen each student's understanding of the complexities of the world; and to inspire each to realize his or her full potential. ...
School Overview:
Chadwick School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1935 | ||
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 834 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 39% | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 39 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 74 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 79 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 99 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 85 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 78 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 107 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 16 | ||
| Average SAT score | 2033 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 26 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 18% | ||
| Head of School | Ted Hill | ||
| Admissions Director | Judith Wolstan | ||
| Admissions Associate | Milton Mitchell, Jr. | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 16 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Diving | Equestrian | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Water Polo | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| AAAO | Admirals | ||
| Amnesty International | Hispanic Culture Club | ||
| Mariners | Student government | ||
| community service | debate | ||
| literary magazine | math club | ||
| newspaper | peer mentors | ||
| robotics | yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Chadwick School offers a wide range of academic courses, as well as the visual and performing arts, community service, athletics and leadership opportunities. Outdoor education is part of the curriculum in Grades 3-12. Global study and service programs are available in Grades 9-12.
- Profile last updated: 11/15/2008
In the News:
- WWII vets among writers at author luncheon (Daily Breeze)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:19:02 am
It was fitting that two World War II heroes from the Palos Verdes Peninsula were among the seven featured authors at the 52nd annual Books and Authors Luncheon on Veterans Day at Terranea Resort. - Surfer talks to teens about drugs (Palos Verdes Peninsula News)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 06:49:09 pm
Alex Gray was 17 years old when he lost his older brother, Chris, to a drug overdose. Chris had been clean for six months when he moved back to Palos Verdes after staying in a sober-living house. - Chadwick School students have a hand in coastal preservation (Los Angeles Times)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 04:01:16 am
A marine biology class has used its field research along the Palos Verdes coastline to help inform a task force considering establishing preserve areas where fishing would be limited or banned. Trevor Niemann has grown up along the cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean as his backyard playground. To this 17-year-old avid beachgoer, it just makes sense to be concerned about ... - Council takes no action, discusses MLPA (Palos Verdes Peninsula News)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 08:51:11 pm
Council takes no action, but holds discussion about MLPA. - 7 South Bay students compete for national awards (Daily Breeze)
posted on October 5, 2009 at 03:44:28 pm
Seven students to compete for national scholarships: Last week, National Merit Scholarship Corp. announced that seven local students had been named semifinalists in the 46th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (90274) | School Zip (90274) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,976 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 72% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 46 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $117,979 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 41 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (90274) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 90% / 10% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Morning Star Academy - 25 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- International Bilingual School - 74 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Nishiyamato Academy - 143 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- First Baptist Church Christian School - 45 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Rolling Hills Preparatory - 249 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
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