German International School Of Silicon Valley
School Notes Overview:
The GISSV is a private school offering a bilingual German-English educational program with classes from Preschool through 12th Grade. GISSV serves children of all nationalities in the San Francisco Bay Area and are accredited by the German goverment and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ...
School Overview:
German International School Of Silicon Valley |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) | Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 2000 | ||
| County | Santa Clara County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 260 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 3% | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 44 students | |||
| Kind - 45 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 9 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 2 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| English Literature and Composition | Economics | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Mrs. Maja Oelschlaegel | ||
School Notes:
- The GISSV is a private school offering a bilingual German-English educational program with classes from Preschool through 12th Grade. GISSV serves children of all nationalities in the San Francisco Bay Area and are accredited by the German goverment and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Profile last updated: 09/15/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94043) | School Zip (94043) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,821 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 59% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,721 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School - 375 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Achieve - 33 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Castilleja School - n/a - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- Eastside College Preparatory - 200 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Sierra Elementary And High School - 85 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
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