Chadwick School

26800 Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, 90274-0902
Tel: (310)377-1543
Grades: K - 12 | 847 students
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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
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1935
Student Body
Total Students 847 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 44% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
Average SAT score 2040
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $25,000
Tuition Notes Amount listed above is an average. Tuition ranges from $23,200-$27,400
% on Financial Aid 20%
Admissions Director Judith Wolstan
Admissions Associate Milton Mitchell, Jr.
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Equestrian
Football Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 20 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Admirals Amnesty International
Athletic Council Black Student Association
Community Service Advisory Board Hispanic Culture Club
Honor Council Mariners
Mariners Model United Nations
Navigators 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: 07/11/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Chadwick School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Rolling Hills Montessori
Gr. PK-2 | 0.8 mi. away
Peninsula Heritage School
Gr. K-6 | 0.8 mi. away
Peninsula Montessori School
Gr. K-2 | 1.4 mi. away

View all schools in: Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles County, Zip 90274

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