Woodside Priory School (The Priory)
School Notes Overview:
Located in Portola Valley, California, 40 minutes south of San Francisco near Stanford University and Silicon Valley, The Priory is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school in the Benedictine tradition with an enrollment of 350 students in middle school and high school programs. Founded in 1957, the Priory is a coeducational day and boarding school. Today the 50-acre rural campus maintains its original tradition of being a small community by choice, dedicated to a values-centered and academically rigorous education. The high school of 273 students includes a boarding program for approximately 50 students from western United States and throughout the world. International in flavor, this year, 27 flags fly in the Dining Hall, representing the home countries of Priory students. The educational experience is centered on the values of individuality, community, integrity, hospitality and spirituality. Teachers encourage initiative, independent pursuit of knowledge, critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. The college prep academic program is supplemented with fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, service learning, and a strong program of co-curricular activities. Classes are typically 15-18 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Visit our interactive website (www.PrioryCA.org) for detailed information about our school....
School Overview:
Woodside Priory School (The Priory) |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1957 | ||
| County | San Mateo County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 375 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 6 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 74 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 69 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 71 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 59 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 18 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| U.S. History | Statistics | ||
| Spanish Literature | Spanish Language | ||
| Physics | Music Therory | ||
| Japanese | Human Geography | ||
| Government | French | ||
| European History | Environmental Science | ||
| English | Economics | ||
| Computer Science | Chemistry | ||
| Calculus (AB and BC) | Biology | ||
| Art Portfolio (2D and 3D) | Art History | ||
| Average SAT score | 640 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (California College Prep Casual) |
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(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 14 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,700 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Day tuition includes daily lunch and miscelleneous fees. Aditional fees include Student Store deposit of $400 and an academic fee of $100. Books are extra. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 22% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | ||
| Head of School | Tim Molak | ||
| Admissions Director | Al Zappelli, Dir. of Admissions and Financial Aid | ||
| Admissions Associate | Camille Yost, Admission Assoc. | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 13 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Flag Football | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Water Polo | |||
School Notes:
- Located in Portola Valley, California, 40 minutes south of San Francisco near Stanford University and Silicon Valley, The Priory is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school in the Benedictine tradition with an enrollment of 350 students in middle school and high school programs. Founded in 1957, the Priory is a coeducational day and boarding school. Today the 50-acre rural campus maintains its original tradition of being a small community by choice, dedicated to a values-centered and academically rigorous education. The high school of 273 students includes a boarding program for approximately 50 students from western United States and throughout the world. International in flavor, this year, 27 flags fly in the Dining Hall, representing the home countries of Priory students. The educational experience is centered on the values of individuality, community, integrity, hospitality and spirituality. Teachers encourage initiative, independent pursuit of knowledge, critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. The college prep academic program is supplemented with fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, service learning, and a strong program of co-curricular activities. Classes are typically 15-18 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Visit our interactive website (www.PrioryCA.org) for detailed information about our school.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Local woman named among top 100 financial advisers (The Almanac)
posted on June 30, 2009 at 08:25:55 pm
Portola Valley resident and private wealth adviser Hilary Giles is among the top 100 women financial advisers for 2009, according to an annual list compiled by Barron's Magazine, the financial weekly published by Dow Jones & Company. - Grants to 12 nonprofits from Hearst Foundations (San Francisco Chronicle)
posted on April 10, 2009 at 03:24:21 pm
Twelve California nonprofits, including San Francisco's Youth Speaks Inc. and the CompuMentor Project, have been awarded grants totaling $1.15 million by the Hearst Foundations. The annual grants, which go to philanthropic organizations working in education,...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94028) | School Zip (94028) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,595 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 86% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 47 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $164,479 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 55% / 45% |
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