Kehillah Jewish High School

3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Tel: (650)213-9600
Grades: 9 - 12 | 135 students
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KJHS is a college preparatory high school serving Jewish students grades 9 through 12. Dual Jewish and general studies curriculum, honors, AP courses, after-school competitive sports, varied extra-curricular offerings. State-of-the- art science labs, art and dance studios and black box theater. Interactive "Smartboards" in every classroom. Graduates have been accepted to every University of California campus and a large number of "ivy league" universities.

School Overview:
Kehillah Jewish High School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild learning differences
Year Founded 2002
Student Body
Total Students 135 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 4% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 85%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 10 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus AB
Chemistry Computer Programming
Modern European History Music Theory and Composition
Physics U.S. History
Language Literature
Studio Arts
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 11 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $29,850
% on Financial Aid 40%
Admissions Director Marily Lerner
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 18 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Ceramics
Chamber Ensemble Choir
Drama Gay Student Alliance
Hiking Club Improvisational Comedy Troupe
Israel Activist Club Photography
Rock/Jazz Band S.T.A.N.D. (Darfur relief group)
Speech & Debate Team Student Council
Student Newspaper Wildlife Rescue Club
Yearbook Yearbook, Student Newspaper, Stand-Up Improv, Israel Club, Student Council, Speech & Debate, Hiking, Wildlife Club, Drama, Rock/Jazz Band, Ceramics, Photography, Art, Chamber Ensemble, Choir

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Nearby Schools:

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-5 | 0.1 mi. away
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Gr. PK | 0.5 mi. away
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Gr. 8-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
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