Northern Light
School Notes Overview:
Northern Light School is committed to providing a high quality education for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, especially those who would not have the opportunity for a private school education. The faculty and staff create an atmosphere in which every child can grow academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, to become healthy, productive members of their families and communities. The focus is on excellence in teaching basic academics as well as non-violence, acceptance of differences, respect for the environment, and the moral advancement of humanity, so that the children develop an understanding that they have a responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others....
School Overview:
Northern Light |
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| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Alameda County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 145 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 30 students | ||
| Kind - 15 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 13 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Northern Light School is committed to providing a high quality education for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, especially those who would not have the opportunity for a private school education. The faculty and staff create an atmosphere in which every child can grow academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, to become healthy, productive members of their families and communities. The focus is on excellence in teaching basic academics as well as non-violence, acceptance of differences, respect for the environment, and the moral advancement of humanity, so that the children develop an understanding that they have a responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Profile last updated: 03/09/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94605) | School Zip (94605) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 42,852 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $47,288 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 55% / 45% |
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