Southwestern Academy
School Notes Overview:
Southwestern offers programs to strengthen students through small classes - normally of eight to twelve students - with personalized lessons, achievement grouping, two unique campuses in safe environments, and especially by supporting student achievements through an involved, nurturing, caring staff who create an environment for individual student success. We seek to admit motivated, successful students who want smaller classes and personalized instruction. We believe also in giving a chance to students who may have experienced unsuccessful schooling elsewhere, when they have the abilities and willingness to try. We believe in giving students love and encouragement to overcome obstacles, and in providing and stimulating participation in a wide variety of activities and athletics that they might not encounter in a larger setting. ...
School Overview:
Southwestern Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1924 | |
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 135 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 46% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 31 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers | |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 9 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 15 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14 | |
| Tuition Notes | U.S. Boarding fees = $15,800 International Students R/B $36,750 | |
| Head of School | Kenneth Veronda | |
| Admissions Director | Brian Thomas | |
| Admissions Associate | Maia Moore | |
School Notes:
- Southwestern offers and shall continue to offer programs to strengthen students through small classes - normally of eight to twelve students - with personalized lessons, achievement grouping, two unique campuses in safe environments, and especially by supporting student achievements through an involved, nurturing, caring staff who create an environment for individual student success. We seek to admit motivated, successful students who want smaller classes and personalized instruction. We believe also in giving a chance to students who may have experienced unsuccessful schooling elsewhere, when they have the abilities and willingness to try. We believe in giving students love and encouragement to overcome obstacles, and in providing and stimulating participation in a wide variety of activities and athletics that they might not encounter in a larger setting.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2009
In the News:
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (91108) | School Zip (91108) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,149 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 76% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $119,147 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.3 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 66 years old | 41 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (91108) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 91% / 9% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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View all schools in: San Marino, Los Angeles County, Zip 91108
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