St John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy

6210 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94121-0941
Tel: (415)221-3484
Grades: K - 12 | 63 students
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Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy is an Orthodox coeducational, non-profit,college preparatory full-time day school for grades K-12, scheduled around the old calendar of Orthodox feast days and services. Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy intends to provide its pupils an excellent education in its curriculum, participating with the parents in the development of Orthodox children who are both well trained in secular sciences, and are equipped with that knowledge of Orthodox faith and ethics, which shall enable them to live a proper Orthodox lifestyle. The Academy will direct its pupils to be active in church life, to develop their Christian consciousness, to practice prayer and religious tradition, to maintain healthy and obedient relations with their parents, relatives, and teachers, to strive for excellence in intellectual pursuits, and to grow as truly useful members of society that practice Christian citizenship towards their fellow kind, and true Orthodox piety towards God.

School Overview:
St John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 63 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 5 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art AP Biology
AP Chemistry AP English Literature
AP European History AP French
AP US History
Classroom dress code Formal
(Official school uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,000
Tuition Notes Precise rate varies by grade level. Details at http://www.stjohnsacademysf.org/application-process/tuition-and-fees
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Seraphim Winslow
Admissions Associate Ryan Thompson

School Notes:

  • Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy is an Orthodox coeducational, non-profit, college preparatory full-time day school for grades K-12, scheduled around the old calendar of Orthodox feast days and services. Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy intends to provide its pupils an excellent education in its curriculum, participating with the parents in the development of Orthodox children who are both well trained in secular sciences, and are equipped with that knowledge of Orthodox faith and ethics, which shall enable them to live a proper Orthodox lifestyle in today's mostly secular society. The Academy will direct its pupils to be active in church life, to develop their Christian consciousness, to practice prayer and religious tradition, to maintain healthy and obedient relations with their parents, relatives, and teachers, to strive for excellence in intellectual pursuits, and to grow as truly useful members of society that practice Christian citizenship towards their fellow kind, and true Orthodox piety towards God.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

St John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Mother Goose School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.2 mi. away
Kittredge School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Bais Menachem Yeshiva Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0.5 mi. away
Katherine Delmar Burke School
Gr. K-8 | 0.5 mi. away

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