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Holden High School

10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA, 94563-0945 -

School Notes Overview:

Holden provides a unique education addressing the intellectual, emotional, creative and social needs of teenagers. Holden works especially well with teens who do not thrive in more traditional academic settings. We provide a supportive and stimulating environment with adults who model respect, problem solving, and compassion. When students graduate from Holden, they have healthy self esteem, a love of learning, the ability to communicate effectively, a strong sense of community, and the initiative to fulfill academic and personal goals. ...

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School Overview:

	Holden High School
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	We have two Special Education Specialists on staff
Year Founded	1969
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	27 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	27%	41%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 5 students
	Grade 10 - 7 students
	Grade 11 - 6 students
	Grade 12 - 9 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	67%
Average Class Size	10
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	157 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	4 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition ranges from $50 to $2530 per month. Generous financial aid and some scholarships available. Tuition is sliding scale.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,250
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	N/A
Admissions Director	Kristin Lamoureux
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	4
	Extracurriculars
	Community Service	Drama Production
	Student Council	Yearly Passion Projects

School Notes:

Holden is a private, non-profit school that has addressed the needs of teenagers since 1969. Our students come from all over the Bay Area and reflect its diversity. Students who wither in public school often thrive here. With a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 or less, no one gets lost. We use trust, respect, and humor as foundations for learning and growth. We focus on personal growth as much as we focus on academics. Holden is an open, affirming community. Holden provides a place where students may discover or rediscover their love of learning. Holden is accredited by the National Association for Legal Support of Alternative Schools (NALSAS). Many of our students attend colleges across the country. Enrollment is open throughout the school year. We offer generous financial aid and scholarships. if you want to find out more- Call Emily to set up a visit at 925-254-0199. Come to one of our monthly open houses the second Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm One of our six co-directors, Joel, Renee, Kate, Daniel, Kristin or Abby,would be glad to meet with you!
Profile last updated: 01/23/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94563)	School Zip (94563)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,944 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	80%	32%
Population Average Age	45 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$119,832	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	92% / 8%	55% / 45%