Sonoma Academy

2500 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
Tel: (707)545-1770
Grades: 9 - 12 | 247 students
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Sonoma Academy is a dynamic co-ed college preparatory high school located on a 34-acre campus in southeast Santa Rosa.  SA offers a 21st century education to motivated learners from four counties (Sonoma, Marin, Napa,and Mendocino) and from more than 80 public, private, and parochial middle schools.  Students of color represent 19 percent of the student body and over 50 percent of the school’s families receive some amount of financial aid. Graduates attend top colleges and universities nationwide.

School Overview:
Sonoma Academy
School Membership(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 2001
Student Body
Total Students 247 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 82%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB/BC AP Chemistry
AP English Literature and Composition AP Spanish Language
Advanced Studies in Art History AP English Language and Composition
AP Physics B Comparative Religions (Advanced Studies)
Historiography Seminar Multivariable Calculus
Philosophy in Literature
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 13
Yearly Tuition Cost $33,650
Tuition Notes SA offers a flex tuition program, whereby families pay differing tuition costs based on their individual circumstances.
% on Financial Aid 56%
Average Financial Aid Grant $19,240
Admissions Director Sandy Stack
Admissions Associate Lucas Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Lacrosse
Soccer Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 21 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
"The Print" Student Newspaper Admission All-Stars
Book Club Chess Club
Debate Team Diversity CLub
Earthology Club Fitness
Flag Football Girls Learn International Chapter
Humanities Salon Jazz Ensemble
Judicial Honor Council Native American Society
Pilates/Hatha Yoga QSA-Queer Straight Alliance
SA Songwriters Guild Salsa Dancing
Student Leadership Council Theater Production
Ultimate Frisbee

School Notes:

    • Electives include high-level courses, including Multivariable Calculus, Genetics & Biotechnology, Historiography & Research, Advanced Studies in Art History, Comparative Religions, and 6 Advanced Placement courses
    • International travel each year, open to all students-including those receiving financial aid. Past trips have included China, Thailand, Costa Rica, Honduras, Japan, France, Nicaragua, Spain, the Czech Republic, Russia, and Mexico.
    • Students and faculty have their own laptop computers equipped with specialized software. SA supports its own wireless network, Webschool intranet, and technology in each classroom.
    • SA fields a boys and girls team in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross-country and track, a girls volleyball team and a boys baseball team.
    • SA students have the option to pursue a concentration (like a college minor) in either environmental leadership or global citizenship.
    • SA offers an Accelerated Sports Program, designed for highly motivated and talented student-athletes who have aspirations to compete at least at the collegiate level.
    • Extensive college counseling begins junior year.

    Profile last updated: 10/15/2012

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Gr. PK-8 | 1.2 mi. away
New Horizon School & Learning Center
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Stuart Preparatory School
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
Greenhouse Academy
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