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New Heights Preparatory School

8756 Canby Ave, Northridge, CA, 91325 -

School Notes Overview:

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. ...

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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
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	83 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	37%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
	Grade 9 - 18 students
	Grade 10 - 17 students
	Grade 11 - 8 students
	Grade 12 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	1
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* 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
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%
Head of School	Daniel Weslow
Admissions Director	Hilda Jimenez
Admissions Associate	Tiffany Staines
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Cross Country	Equestrian
	Golf	Tennis
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	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.
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91325)	School Zip (91325)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,300 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	32%
Population Average Age	31 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$48,855	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	55% / 45%