Sierra Canyon School

11052 Independence Ave. , Chatsworth, CA, 91311
Tel: (818)882-8121
Grades: PK - 12 | 957 students
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Sierra Canyon is an academically excellent college preparatory school committed to an environment in which students realize their greatest intellectual, ethical, and physical promise. We are defined by an energized, attentive, and diverse student-teacher ratio.

School Overview:
Sierra Canyon School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1978
Student Body
Total Students 957 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 25 courses
Advanced Courses
Art Biology
Calculus Chemistry
English Environmental Science
French Language French Literature
Government History
Latin Language Latin Vergil
Physics Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes Early Kindergarten? $13,740 Kindergarten - 6th $ 21,750 7th - 8th $ 22,850 9th-12th $ 28,600
Acceptance Rate 25%
Admissions Director Kendall Pillsbury (EK-6) and Vince Valenzuela (7-12)
Admissions Associate Erin Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Equestrian
Flag Football Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Cooking Club Film Club
Mock Trial Ski and Snowboard Club
Student Activities Association Student Ambassadors
Student Government Student Newspaper
The Geek Squad Yearbook

School Notes:

    • At its core, Sierra Canyon School develops students who are keen to realize their potential as their teachers are to inspire it. The School therefore seeks to do the following:
    • Build close, meaningful student-teacher relationships
    • Develop a strong sense of community
    • Encourage personal excellence inside and outside the classroom
    • Provide opportunities for challenge, reflection, perspective and personal growth
    • Celebrate and inspire lifelong learning

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Sierra Canyon School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Chatsworth Hills Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.5 mi. away
Great Beginning
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.8 mi. away
Me'raj Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.9 mi. away
Chatsworth KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, Zip 91311

School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 04,2013 - My husband and I toured 5 different schools in the Valley and found the admission process and school so welcoming and friendly at Sierra Canyon. We were accepted into 3 schools and have chosen Sierra Canyon to be our kids home. The sense of community and idea of an individualized instruction were key reasons that we chose SC. It is worth the 25 minute drive from Calabasas for us!*-Posted by Parent *

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