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School Notes Overview: |
"The School of Choice is an independent, coeducational, middle school for gifted students in grades six through twelve. We are a non-denominational college-preparatory academy which is open to qualified students of all racial, social, cultural, religious and intellectual backgrounds. We also sponsor educational enrichment programs in the summer and after school. We give students a classical education, which challenges them to read great books and ideas in each of the arts and sciences. Our intellectual freedom and rigor encourage students to think critically and imaginatively as they develop character and leadership abilities. Our location at 4500 Redwood Road, nestled in the Oakland Hills with a great view of the Bay is ideal for an athletic program with hiking and horseback riding..." ...read more
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School Of Choice |
| School Level |
High school
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 6 - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
2002 |
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County |
Alameda County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
29 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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| This
School |
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CA )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
n/a |
39% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 6 - 4 students | | Grade 7 - 5 students | | Grade 8 - 5 students | | Grade 9 - 6 students | | Grade 10 - 4 students | | Grade 11 - 2 students | | Grade 12 - 3 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
3 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
100% |
| Average Class Size |
6 |
| Number of AP Courses |
15 |
| Average SAT score |
1200 |
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| This
School |
(
CA )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:10 |
1:11
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
182 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$12,000 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
40% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$6,000 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
80% |
| Headmaster |
Robert and Suzanne Arne |
| Admissions
Director |
Suzanne and Robert Arne |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
13 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Cycling | Equestrian | | Football | Soccer | | Softball | Tennis | | Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | | Volley Ball | Weightlifting | | Winter Track | |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
4 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Drama | Student Government | | Debate | Clubs |
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- Individually-tailored instruction helps good students pace their education.
- Enhanced classical curricula: great books and diverse ideas.
- Extremely small class size lets children really know great instructors.
- Non-denominational character and leadership training.
- Close access to Christian and Jewish after-school programs.
- Homeschooling program: part-time private education.
- Afterschool and summerschool programs.
- WASC Candidate School transfers credits and assists with AP classes.
- Equestrian athletics, drama, computers, supervised after-school care.
- Disciplined, safe, affordable private education for strong students.
- 4500 Redwood Road in Oakland (Near Highways 13 and 580)
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| About This
Zip Code (
94619 ) |
| School
Zip (
94619 ) |
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CA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
24,501 people |
33,864,644 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
43% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
37 years old |
33.3 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.7 persons |
2.8 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$54,174 |
$50,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.1 rooms |
4.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
60 years old |
42 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 94619 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (94619)
What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use | |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
66% / 34% |
55% / 45% |
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