Prospect Sierra School

960 Avis Drive/2060 Tapscott Ave., El Cerrito, CA, 94530-0945 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Prospect Sierra students are passionate about learning. Our exceptional teachers inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills; and to become creative and independent thinkers. Prospect Sierra cultivates compassion, fairness, respect, and individuality within a community that celebrates diversity, authenticity, and service. Prospect Sierra School embodies several key assumptions in philosophy and daily practice: that learning is the young person's pathway to personal growth; that school should be both challenging and joyous; that school is a community through which students, teachers and parents develop trust, demonstrate cooperation, show respect, and acquire an understanding of the rights and needs of others; and that diversity, in its many human forms, brings quality and strength to our welcoming and inclusive school. The school also believes that positive expectations and relationship-based teaching are essential to the learning process. We intend that our students maintain a lifelong love of learning; to become reflective, critical thinkers; and to become responsible citizens of the global community....

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School Overview:

 
Prospect Sierra School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1981
County Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 440 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 50% 40%
Students by Grade
Kind - 38 students
Grade 1 - 46 students
Grade 2 - 47 students
Grade 3 - 41 students
Grade 4 - 44 students
Grade 5 - 45 students
Grade 6 - 55 students
Grade 7 - 57 students
Grade 8 - 67 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 44%
Average Class Size 21
Classroom dress code Casual
(neat, clean, and not distracting)
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 14 / Jan. 11
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,963
Tuition Notes There is a generous financial assistance program based on family need. Approximately 24% of our students receive financial aid.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,162
Acceptance Rate 33%
Head of School Katherine Dinh
Admissions Director Lily Shih
Admissions Associate Amy Sullivan - Middle
Sport
Total Sports Offered 5
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Flag FootballTrack and Field
Volley Ball 

School Notes:

  • Prospect Sierra is an independent co-ed school located in El Cerrito. Two campuses, elementary (grades K-4) and middle school (grades 5-8) create the feel of a small school while providing the resources of a large one.
  • Both campuses have excellent grounds and facilities. New buildings at each campus include expansive libraries, science labs, performing and fine arts buildings.
  • Service learning is integral to the curriculum kindergarten through grade 8.
  • Although 47% of our students come from Berkeley, students come to Prospect Sierra School from as far south as San Leandro and as far north as American Canyon.
  • School bus service is available from Oakland, Berkeley, and Kensington.
  • There is an excellent after school program as well as enrichment classes and sports until 6:00 PM. Please visit our website, www.prospectsierra.org for further information.
  • Profile last updated: 07/14/2009

In the News:

  • El Cerrito Albany Kensington Calendar (El Cerrito Journal)
    posted on June 4, 2009 at 04:52:01 pm
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  • calendar (El Cerrito Journal)
    posted on March 12, 2009 at 07:21:04 pm
    Submissions to the Community Calendar must be received one week prior to publication. Listings are on a space-available basis. For a complete listing, visit www.InsideBayArea.com/Albany . The Berkeley community calendar can be found at www.InsideBayArea.com/Berkeley . Mail submissions to Christie Harrington, 1516 Oak St., Alameda CA 94501; e-mail them to ccnjournal@bayareanewsgroup.com or ...
  • school notes (Contra Costa Times)
    posted on February 22, 2009 at 12:23:25 am
    West Countywccusd budget meetings scheduled: West Contra Costa school district officials will hold a pair of community budget meetings this week to solicit input on how to trim the district's budget.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94530)
School Zip (94530)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 23,121 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 62% 32%
Population Average Age 43 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $56,905 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 54 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (94530)


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