Palo Alto Prep
School Notes Overview:
A tightly knit school community, Palo Alto Prep operates on two assumptions: Teenagers want to feel good about themselves and they want to enjoy school. In response to that, both staff and students strive to understand and appreciate individual differences, and they build fun and variety into learning. Palo Alto Prep ensures that every student “fits in,” because teachers adapt to the student’s learning style and they develop a foundation for self-esteem and personal responsibility. Students are taught to think, to solve problems and to operate creatively, and 95 percent of graduates go directly to college. State certified and accredited by WASC, Palo Alto Prep helps students see and experience the best in themselves. ...
School Overview:
Palo Alto Prep |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1987 | |
| County | Santa Clara County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 15 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15 | |
| Tuition Notes | $1240 yearly in books and fees | |
| Head of School | Christopher Keck | |
| Admissions Director | Christopher Keck | |
| Admissions Associate | Lisa O'Hearn-Keck | |
School Notes:
- A tightly knit school community, Palo Alto Prep operates on two assumptions: Teenagers want to feel good about themselves and they want to enjoy school. In response to that, both staff and students strive to understand and appreciate individual differences, and they build fun and variety into learning. Palo Alto Prep ensures that every student “fits in,” because teachers adapt to the student’s learning style and they develop a foundation for self-esteem and personal responsibility. Students are taught to think, to solve problems and to operate creatively, and 95 percent of graduates go directly to college. State certified and accredited by WASC, Palo Alto Prep helps students see and experience the best in themselves.
- Profile last updated: 07/28/2006
In the News:
- HOME PAGE (Pioneer Press)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 05:25:46 am
Over 44 days, Belmont resident Shawn Stingle is riding his bike at Crissy Field in San Francisco '” one mile for every U.S. and Coalition soldier who has died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. With 5,968 casualties as of Aug. 17, the ride will be equivalent to riding a bike across the United States '” twice. - With joy, bubbles and bullhorns, Palo Alto's high school seniors, families celebrate graduations (Palo Alto Weekly)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 06:12:30 am
With bullhorns, bubbles and great celebration, Palo Alto's two public high schools graduated 873 seniors Wednesday night. Gunn had 452 graduates and Palo Alto High School had 421. ==B Photos by Veronica Weber and Clifford Pham/Palo Alto Weekly. Graduate lists:== â– [http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=12681 Castilleja School] â– ... - East Palo Alto prep school helps teens turn lives around (San Mateo County Times)
posted on June 9, 2009 at 11:24:03 pm
n Students in East Palo Alto school's 10th senior class to graduate today; all plan to attend four-year colleges
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94303) | School Zip (94303) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 45,483 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.5 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $64,256 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 51 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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