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German-american International School (gais)

275 Elliott Drive, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-0940 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1988, GAIS remains committed to its mission to provide bilingual and academically challenging education in a supportive environment to children from all around the world. From preschool through 8th grade, we immerse the students in the German language and international culture, as well as embrace the American culture and local school standards. The German-American International School (GAIS) mission is to provide an outstanding international, bilingual education focused on inquiry-based learning with the goal to foster confident, creative and responsible learners and global thinkers. We believe that children can reach their fullest potential if they are able to develop a positive self-image. To further these goals, our school offers a learning environment that fosters the development of a creative and critical mind. ...

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School Overview:

	German-american International School (gais)
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1988
County	San Mateo County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	287 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 104 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 30 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 7 students
	Grade 8 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,000
Tuition Notes	See website

School Notes:

Founded in 1988, GAIS remains committed to its mission to provide bilingual and academically challenging education in a supportive environment to children from all around the world. From preschool through 8th grade, we immerse the students in the German language and international culture, as well as embrace the American culture and local school standards. The German-American International School (GAIS) mission is to provide an outstanding international, bilingual education focused on inquiry-based learning with the goal to foster confident, creative and responsible learners and global thinkers. We believe that children can reach their fullest potential if they are able to develop a positive self-image. To further these goals, our school offers a learning environment that fosters the development of a creative and critical mind.
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94025)	School Zip (94025)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	39,061 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	65%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$89,572	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	55% / 45%