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Grades: 9 - 12 | 29 students 
For over 40 years, Holden has been a safe haven for non-traditional learners.
The founder of Holden recognized that too many students in traditional school systems were not being served well, if at all.
This is as true now as it was 40 years ago.
If you are looking for an innovative, alternative, vibrant, non traditional approach to education, come check us out.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | We have two credentialed Education Specialists on staff |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 29 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% (CA School Avg.: 41%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 67% |
| Average Class Size | 7 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 30 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,750 |
| Tuition Notes | Generous financial aid available. See http://holdenhigh.org/admissions/financial-aid for more information. |
| % on Financial Aid | 60% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,250 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kristin Lamoureux |
| Admissions Associate | Jennifer Payne |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Community Service, Drama Production, Grade Level Interest Projects, Student Council Community Service, Drama Production, Grade Level Interest Projects, Student Council, |
School Notes:
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Holden High School is a great fit for:
- Unique teens who need a school to fit them instead of vice versa
- Students who have developed a negative relationship to school or learning
- Students who want to go to a 4 year college but aren’t succeeding in high pressure environments
- Teens who need a safe environment because they have been bullied or have not found acceptance
- Students who have mild to moderate learning issues
- Students who have experienced depression, anxiety or other emotional issues that may be getting in the way of their learning
- Students graduate from Holden with academic confidence and intellectual curiosity, the ability to advocate for themselves, a strong sense of community, a passion for learning, and solid plans for their futures. Holden is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and 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. Please call to set up a visit at 925-254-0199 or come to one of our drop-in open information sessions (see http://holdenhigh.org/calendar/events for upcoming dates).
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Orinda Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orinda Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is German International School of Silicon Valley- Berkeley Campus (3.8 miles away)
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