Orchard School

2288 Trout Gulch Road, Aptos, CA, 95003-0950 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Orchard School, founded in 1983, is rooted in the belief that children naturally want to learn, and when given a safe, dynamic scholastic experience, grow to be happy and independent life-long learners. We believe that children need to live vigorously in an environment that invites exploration. Our woods, orchard, open fields, and seasonal stream provide rich resources and stimulation. Our mission is to provide an educational experience in which a child's self esteem and intellectual curiosity remain intact; to offer a scholastic curriculum which is factually rich, skill building, environmentally and socially strong; and to nurture responsibility, independence and empowerment in the academic process for success in life's future pursuits....

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School Overview:

 
Orchard School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 5
County Santa Cruz County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 6 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 40%
Students by Grade
Grade 5 - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * 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:

  • Orchard School, founded in 1983, is rooted in the belief that children naturally want to learn, and when given a safe, dynamic scholastic experience, grow to be happy and independent life-long learners. We believe that children need to live vigorously in an environment that invites exploration. Our woods, orchard, open fields, and seasonal stream provide rich resources and stimulation. Our mission is to provide an educational experience in which a child's self esteem and intellectual curiosity remain intact; to offer a scholastic curriculum which is factually rich, skill building, environmentally and socially strong; and to nurture responsibility, independence and empowerment in the academic process for success in life's future pursuits.
  • Profile last updated: 02/03/2007

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About This Zipcode (95003)
School Zip (95003)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,225 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 56% 32%
Population Average Age 42 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $68,760 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (95003)


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% Owning / % Renting 72% / 28% 55% / 45%

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