San Diego Jewish Academy
School Notes Overview:
San Diego Jewish Academy is one of the country’s premier independent schools and the largest, most technologically-advanced Jewish day school in San Diego County. Serving children from kindergarten through grade 12, SDJA challenges students to achieve their full academic potential and become individuals of strong moral and ethical character, while inspiring them to make Judaism a vital and relevant aspect of their lives. ...
School Overview:
San Diego Jewish Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| County | San Diego County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 550 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 50 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Dress code) |
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This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 179 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | |
| Head of School | Larry Acheatel | |
| Admissions Director | Renee Sherman | |
School Notes:
- San Diego Jewish Academy is one of the country’s premier independent schools and the largest, most technologically-advanced Jewish day school in San Diego County. Serving children from kindergarten through grade 12, SDJA challenges students to achieve their full academic potential and become individuals of strong moral and ethical character, while inspiring them to make Judaism a vital and relevant aspect of their lives.
- Profile last updated: 01/22/2009
In the News:
- FOOTBALL PREVIEW:INSIDE INFO (Burbank Leader)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 06:51:13 am
BELL-JEFF VS. CREAN LUTHERAN SOUTH WHEN: 7 p.m. today. WHERE: Memorial Field (Burroughs High). - Jewish Academy's football team sets a precedent (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 07:17:26 am
Five freshmen, five sophomores, nine juniors and five seniors stand together in a circle at the 40-yard line, heads bowed and arms extended over each others' shoulders. “Shema Yisrael,” they recite in unison. “Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad.” The saying of the Shema prayer is part of the pregame ritual for the varsity football team at the San Diego Jewish Academy. - LOCAL SCOREBOARD: Oct. 30 results (North County Times)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:50:03 am
PREPS - PREP FOOTBALL: A capsule look at Oct. 30-31 games (North County Times)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:04:48 am
Avocado League - Dons come back with 46-7 trouncing of SD (Carmel Valley Leader)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 09:15:51 pm
Their historic winning streak is over, but one loss doesn't appear to have made Cathedral Catholic any less dominant. A week after their school record 26-game winning streak was snapped, the Dons left nothing to chance in a 48-7 trouncing of San Diego in an Eastern League game on Oct. 23. Jonny Martin rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries to lead the Dons. Quarterback Max Brewer ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92130) | School Zip (92130) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,187 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 78% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $93,929 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 16 years old | 41 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92130) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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