Excelsior School

1539 E Howard Street, Pasadena, CA, 91104
Tel: (626)398-2388
Grades: 9 - 12 | 95 students
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Excelsior School is a small, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and our school has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our program is designed to develop an awareness of their potential. Commitment to community service and individual responsibility are also strongly emphasized. An in-depth, enriched curriculum, close faculty-student relations, diverse activities, and a variety of special programs and traditions support these goals.

School Overview:
Excelsior School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1986
Student Body
Total Students 95 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 60% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 100%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus
AP Chemistry AP English
AP Physics AP Statistic
AP US History AP World History
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,900
Acceptance Rate 70%
Admissions Director Timothy Lee

Nearby Schools:

Excelsior School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Abundant Life Academy-other
Gr. 1-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Judson International School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
The Peace & Justice Academy
Gr. 6-11 | 0.6 mi. away
Firehouse Preschool
Gr. K | 0.6 mi. away

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