Holden High School

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,760
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We have a credentialed Education Specialists on staff: Dyslexia, Language based learning differences, Mild to Moderate learning differences, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Nonverbal learning disability
Year Founded
1969

Student Body

Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Holden High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Generous financial aid available. See holdenhigh.org for more information.
% on Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kristin Lamoureux
Admissions Associate
Jennifer Polse Payne

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Grade Level Interest Projects, GSA, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Independent Art and Music Credit

School Notes

  • Holden High School is deeply rooted in the alternative education movement. Holden provides a student-centered educational experience that embraces diversity.
  • Holden empowers a broad range of learners in a collaborative and creative environment. Many of our students have mild to moderate learning differences, have struggled in mainstream school settings, or have experienced trauma.
  • Holden is a great fit for students who:
  • -Desire a safe environment because they have been bullied or have not found acceptance.
  • - Want to pursue learning both in and out of school.
  • - Yearn for a tailor-made learning environment.
  • Holden is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Many of our students attend colleges across the country.
  • Enrollment is open throughout the school year. Please call 925-254-0199 or visit us online to arrange a visit.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holden High School cost?
Holden High School's tuition is approximately $31,760 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Holden High School?
The acceptance rate of Holden High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Holden High School offer?
Holden High School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Holden High School?
The application deadline for Holden High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,760
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $14,760 for elementary schools and $20,316 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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