
425 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950
Tel:
(831)423-0658
Grades: 6 - 12 | 198 students
Our mission is to offer a college-preparatory education of the highest quality with a solid traditional academic curriculum. We foster a community based upon mutual respect where students can develop their academic, artistic, and leadership abilities. We create a safe environment of tolerance and respect for the individual, nurtured in a context of cultural and economic diversity. GBK offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and we have established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our students perform well on standardized tests, but our primary goals are to develop critical thinking and to nurture creativity and intellectual curiosity. We strive to create a warm and friendly educational environment, where students gain confidence and see learning as a pleasurable lifelong journey.
School Overview: |
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1994 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 198 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 20% (CA School Avg.: 40%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP American Literature | AP Art History | |
| AP Biology | AP Calculus A, B, and C | |
| AP Chemistry | AP English Language Composition | |
| AP Environmental Science | AP European History | |
| AP French | AP Latin | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics | |
| AP Spanish 4 | AP Statistics | |
| AP Studio Art | AP US Government | |
| AP US History | Honors Engineering Physics | |
| Average SAT score | 1857 | |
| Average ACT score | 28 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 18 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for grades 6-7 is $17,550 and for 8-12 is $19,200. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |
| Admissions Director | Nancy Ondrejka | |
| Admissions Associate | Evelyn Brown | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Mountain Biking | |
| Soccer | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 9 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Chamber Singers | Chorus | |
| Drama (2 productions/year) | Ecology Club | |
| Gay Straight Alliance | INK Newspaper (award winning) | |
| Jazz Ensembles (vocal & instrumental) | Junior Statesmen of American | |
| Student Government | ||
School Notes:
- Features of the school include:
- Small classes averaging just 12 students in both middle and high school programs
- Rich academic and fine arts curriculum
- Distinguished faculty
- Innovative \\\"intensive paths\\\" for high school students in the Arts, Humanities, Science/Technology, or Languages
- Math and language placement based upon level of master and not grade level
- 7th graders may begin high school language study in French, Latin, or Spanish
- After school sports: GBK is a member of the Central Coast Conference of the California Athletic League
Profile last updated: 08/25/2011
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