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GHS Academy- Golden Hills School

1060 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762-0957 -

School Notes Overview:

GHS strives to be a premier Jr. Kindergarten through Eighth Grade educational community. The school’s administration, staff and parents nurture and expand the potential of each student. Our values-based education develops students’ intellect, creativity, and character within a small-group learning environment. At GHS we offer our students “A Complete Education” at a value we feel is un-match in the Sacramento area. In addition to the basics in english, math and science, we offer enrichment courses and modules in drama, music, computer science, Spanish, personal development, physical education and after school sports programs. Our parents generously volunteer to supplement the teacher’s curriculum by teaching modules in their areas of expertise: computers, science, sports education, etc. The dedication of GHS teachers and administration, combined with strong parental values provided GHS with state-of-the-art facilities for music, drama, dance and computer science. ...

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School Overview:

	GHS Academy- Golden Hills School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	El Dorado County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	224 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 24 students
	Kind - 21 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 21 students
	Grade 3 - 21 students
	Grade 4 - 22 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	12 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Joe Krutulis
Admissions Director	Terry Petlowany
Sport
Total Sports Offered	7
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Flag Football	Golf
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Wrestling

School Notes:

GHS strives to be a premier Jr. Kindergarten through Eighth Grade educational community. The school’s administration, staff and parents nurture and expand the potential of each student. Our values-based education develops students’ intellect, creativity, and character within a small-group learning environment. At GHS we offer our students “A Complete Education” at a value we feel is un-match in the Sacramento area. In addition to the basics in english, math and science, we offer enrichment courses and modules in drama, music, computer science, Spanish, personal development, physical education and after school sports programs. Our parents generously volunteer to supplement the teacher’s curriculum by teaching modules in their areas of expertise: computers, science, sports education, etc. The dedication of GHS teachers and administration, combined with strong parental values provided GHS with state-of-the-art facilities for music, drama, dance and computer science.
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95762)	School Zip (95762)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,021 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	59%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$91,529	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.3 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	18 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	92% / 8%	55% / 45%