Heschel West Day School

27400 Canwood Street, Agoura, CA, 91301-0913 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Heschel West Day School West is a community Jewish day school that prepares our children to meet the diverse challenges of the 21st Century. Heschel West is now the first and only National Blue Ribbon Jewish day school in the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys... teaching the whole student with an integrated general and Judaic education that stresses intellectual, spiritual and creative development. We develop committed and enthusiastic lifelong learners and leaders through innovative curriculum and a focus on critical thinking, community involvement and the values of Judaism. ...

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School Overview:

 
Heschel West Day School
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
Year Founded 1994
County Los Angeles County, CA
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
Student Body
Total Students 176 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 37%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 15 students
Kind - 28 students
Grade 1 - 28 students
Grade 2 - 26 students
Grade 3 - 34 students
Grade 4 - 20 students
Grade 5 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Average Class Size 18
Classroom dress code Casual
(comfortable and modest)
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Acceptance Rate 85%
Head of School Tami Weiser
Admissions Director Judy Einbund

School Notes:

  • Heschel West Day School West is the FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON JEWISH DAY SCHOOL IN THE West and Conejo Valleys. Award received September 2008.
  • Profile last updated: 03/03/2009

In the News:

  • Datebook (Moorpark Acorn)
    posted on May 29, 2009 at 03:56:06 am
    FRI., MAY 29 Simi Valley High School Instrumental Music Spring concert in multipurpose room at school, 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Big band, Latin jazz ensemble play. Jerry Steinholtz directs. Free. Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Datebook (The Acorn)
    posted on May 28, 2009 at 05:45:47 am
    THURS., MAY 28 School Fundraiser Book Sale Viewpoint School hosts book fair, 1 to 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, The Commons, Calabasas. Curious George in persons. Scavenger hunt for kids. Portion of store sales to supply books for school's new library.
  • Time: (The Thousand Oaks Acorn)
    posted on May 28, 2009 at 04:34:51 am
    7:00 p.m. Village Voices Chorale Concert "Rhythm & Rainbows" today and Saturday at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Music from Ellington, Berlin, Copland, Manilow, Beethoven, Lennon and McCartney. Gloria Hilliard directs. Cost for tickets.
  • Datebook (Simi Valley Acorn)
    posted on May 22, 2009 at 03:10:03 am
    FRI., MAY 22 Tea Party with a Purpose 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The Republic of Tea and Room to Read host tea party to raise funds for educating children in developing countries.
  • Datebook (Camarillo Acorn)
    posted on May 22, 2009 at 01:58:21 am
    FRI., MAY 22 Tea Party with a Purpose 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The Republic of Tea and Room to Read host tea party to raise funds for educating children in developing countries. Bring a children's book or monetary donation for Room to Read.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91301)
School Zip (91301)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 25,302 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 57% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $88,725 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (91301)


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