New Heights Preparatory School

8756 Canby Ave, Northridge, CA, 91325
Tel: (818)993-3800
Grades: 6 - 12 | 83 students
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New Heights offers an intellectually demanding and creative curriculum within a supportive, personal environment that has at its base in the notion of safety, equity, and inclusion for all. New Heights strives to help each student develop a personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent thinking, a sense of social commitment, an appreciation of the valuable traditions of the past, and a concern for the future. New Heights students are provided a spectrum of program opportunities including visual arts, literature, languages, music, math, drama, history, science, dance, athletics, computer science, community service, and environmental/experiential education.

School Overview:
New Heights Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Independent Private Schools Association
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 2006
Student Body
Total Students 83 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 1 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,000
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,000
Acceptance Rate 62%
Admissions Director Hilda Jimenez
Admissions Associate Tiffany Staines
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Cross Country Equestrian
Golf Tennis
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Aviation Program Bass
Creative Writing Drums
Film Production Junior National Honors Society
Music National Honors Society
Piano Songwriting
Student Leadership

School Notes:

  • We offer numerous enrichment activities that complement our regular programs and provide high school and college credits as well. Our technical and creative arts program is dedicated to developing creative problem solving skills through art, science, computer science, computer graphic design, & technology. These activities enhance our students' abilities to enter top academic and professional universities. Other programs offered include robotics, aviation, visual arts, performing arts (theater and classical/contemporary music), film, and character animation. Many of these classes are supported by parents and professionals who actively participate as teachers and tutors.

Nearby Schools:

New Heights Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Lifehouse Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Community School, The
Gr. K-8 | 1.1 mi. away
ABC Little School Northridge
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-1 | 1.1 mi. away
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Child & Family Studies Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.2 mi. away

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