School Overview: |
San Domenico School
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Coalition of Girls National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild learning differences | |
| Year Founded | 1850 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 598 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 30% (CA School Avg.: 40%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Chemistry | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP Environmental Science | |
| AP Music Theory | AP Physics | |
| AP Psychology | AP Spanish Language | |
| AP Statistics | AP Studio Art | |
| AP US History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1782 | |
| Average ACT score | 29 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (uniform in primar/middle, dress code in high school) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 17 / rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Varies according to school level | |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | |
| Admissions Director | Sean Kenney | |
| Admissions Associate | Dianne Dornbush | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports | |
Sports
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| Badminton | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Equestrian | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
With approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K through grade 12, San Domenico offers a co-educational day school program through 8th grade, and a girls' day and boarding school for grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1850, San Domenico is the first independent school in California. Situated on 515 acres in Marin County, San Domenico is dedicated to providing values-based, Dominican education for students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds worldwide. San Domenico School is the recipient of the National Association of Independent Schools' 2007 "Leading Edge" award for sustainability. In 2008 the school's Garden of Hope was registered as a Bay-Friendly School Garden by StopWaste.Org, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority which promotes waste reduction.
Profile last updated: 12/29/2012
View all schools in: San Anselmo, Marin County, Zip 94960
February 14,2013 - Working at San Domenico has been one of the best experiences. It''s an outstanding school community and students receive an incredible education. The focus of the whole student is evident from their pre-k program all the way through the high school. Truly the best of the best!*-Posted by Teacher *
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