Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Uniform-Blue
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Arabic Club, Coding Club, Creative Writing Club, Game Club, National Honor Society, Science Club, Sports Club
School Notes
- Al-Arqam Islamic School (AIS) was founded in September 1998 by seven community members who represented different Islamic Centers in the Greater Sacramento Area, and volunteered their time and effort to form and work on establishing of the school. Since its inception, AIS has served an ethnically diverse ethnic community in which the socioeconomic composition of its student population derived predominantly from middle class families. The school has expanded to include over 450 students from regions as far away as Folsom, Yuba City, Natomas, Ripon, Tracy, and other East Bay communities. In 2007, Al-Arqam Islamic School opened its high school program, with the addition of the International Baccalaureate World School in 2009. Thus, the school was rechristened Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory (AIS/ACP). The vision of Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory is to educate lifelong learners who practice Islam as a way of life and are responsible, productive members of our global society-educating and nurturing the "whole" child. Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory is built on the collaborative and cooperative efforts of the School`s Board of Trustees (BOT), the Administration Team, dedicated staff, parents, and the local community.
- Mission Statement
- The Al-Arqam`s mission is to teach and nurture the "whole" child-intellectually, spiritually,emotionally and physically, and to instill in each student the principles of submission to the Will of Allah as an essential element in achieving personal and academic excellence.
- Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory has five Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs) that are focused on the establishment of strong, cohesive, and engaging school programs designed to impact students: academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. The school, in concert with all of its stakeholders, began its revision process in the Spring of the 2017-2018 academic year, with the goal of updating the school`s learner outcomes. The school`s updated SLOs are conveyed through the acrostic TORCH, which is derived from the school`s mascot and logo, the Torch Bearers.
- THINKING CRITICALLY
- OBSERVING AND LIVING ISLAM
- RIGOROUS AND ENGAGING CURRICULUM
- COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
- HAVING GLOBAL-MINDEDNESS
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory cost?
Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory?
The acceptance rate of Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory offer?
Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Soccer and Tennis.
What is Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory's ranking?
Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory?
The application deadline for Al-arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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