Menlo School
School Notes Overview:
Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities. At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to pursue high standards of academic excellence; discover the joy of learning; stretch themselves and raise challenging questions; demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior; develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves; appreciate the richness of diversity; think independently and creatively; take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education; and lead healthful lives. At Menlo, our vision is to help children make the most of their middle and high school years, to help all students discover their unique gifts and opportunities, and to involve everyone in our community in a challenging, rewarding educational experience. At the center of Menlo School is a deep commitment to the development and welfare of each individual student....
School Overview:
Menlo School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | San Mateo County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 769 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 14 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 139 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 135 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 136 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 129 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers | |
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 | 172 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities. At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to pursue high standards of academic excellence; discover the joy of learning; stretch themselves and raise challenging questions; demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior; develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves; appreciate the richness of diversity; think independently and creatively; take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education; and lead healthful lives. At Menlo, our vision is to help children make the most of their middle and high school years, to help all students discover their unique gifts and opportunities, and to involve everyone in our community in a challenging, rewarding educational experience. At the center of Menlo School is a deep commitment to the development and welfare of each individual student.
- Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
In the News:
- Local teams earn playoff spots (San Mateo Daily Journal)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:10:18 pm
Carlmont High’s Jessie Petersen didn’t need any extra motivation entering Saturday’s Central Coast Section Cross-Country Championships. - CCS D-II Water Polo: Soquel Knights downs Aptos Mariners; Santa Cruz girls lose (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 09:48:47 am
APTOS -- The Soquel High boys water polo team survived a massive second-half comeback attempt by Aptos and beat the Mariners 13-10 in the Central Coast Section Division II quarterfinals Saturday. - Bay Area local scoreboard for Nov. 15 (Contra Costa Times)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 07:17:56 am
BASKETBALL-MCosumnes River Tournament Semifinal Los Medanos 79, Modesto 49Los Medanos (4-1)Evans 1 5-6 7, Simpson 4 4-4 12, Campbell 3 0-1 7, Murray 5 0-2 13, James 1 1-2 4, Hanstard 6 0-1 12, Williams 1 2-2 4, Powell 3 2-2 8, Minnick 2 0-0 4, Alamillo 4 0-0 8. - Saturday's high school scores (San Jose Mercury News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:08:51 am
Results from Santa Clara County high schools - San Mateo County notebook: Rivalry game between Burlingame and San Mateo High football teams will decide the PAL Ocean ... (Berkeley Voice - Albany Journal)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:26:27 pm
The Little Big Game has big meaning this year. The winner of the 82nd annual meeting between San Mateo and Burlingame, at San Mateo on Saturday at 11 a.m., will win a league championship and earn an automatic berth in the Central Coast Section playoffs.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94027) | School Zip (94027) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,857 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 80% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 45 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $200,001 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94027) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 98% / 2% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Sacred Heart Schools - 977 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Esther B Clark School - 46 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Seaport Academy - n/a - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Redwood Baptist - 119 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Castilleja School - n/a - 2.3 mi. away - view location
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