The Discovery Center School
School Notes Overview:
The Discovery Center School, based in San Francisco for over 35 years, offers college preparatory instruction to grades kindergarten through high school graduation. Remediation and tutoring are offered. Boarding is available, off campus. The school is friendly, safe, academic and affordable. Regular field trips and activities are offered for academic and cultural enrichment. Qualified, caring teachers prepare each student for success. 94% of our graduates continue on to the best schools, colleges, and universities....
School Overview:
The Discovery Center School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | College prep program plus remedial classes offered with tutoring | |
| Year Founded | 1970 | |
| County | San Francisco County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 114 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 6 students | ||
| Kind - 8 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 5 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Average SAT score | 800 | |
| Average ACT score | 800 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | Affordable: Sliding scale, plus K-8 may apply for Basic Fund (www.basicfund.org) which pays $150 per month toward tuition. In-house Rula L. Rasmusson Trust Fund pays up to 50% of tuition, based on need. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,500 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |
| Head of School | Jan Taylor | |
| Admissions Director | Jan Taylor | |
| Admissions Associate | Jan Taylor | |
School Notes:
- College Preparatory Affordable Safe and Caring Boarding Housing Available
- Profile last updated: 07/11/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94117) | School Zip (94117) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 38,738 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $63,983 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.8 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 41 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94117) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 23% / 77% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- French American International - 949 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Burt Children's Center - 18 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- San Francisco Friends School - 378 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Erikson School - 20 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Convent of the Sacred Heart - 976 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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