Castilleja School
Tel:
(650)328-3160
- Castilleja School educates motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Founded in 1907, Castilleja is the only non-sectarian, all-girls middle and high school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 430 students
- Yearly Tuition: $49,900
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 9
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Castilleja School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Year Founded | 1907 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 430 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 55% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 81% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1430 |
| Average ACT score | 32 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 9 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $49,900 |
| Tuition Notes | $3.3 million in Tuition Assistance per year to 22% of student body. |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Admissions Director | Jill Lee |
| Admissions Associate | mnegron@castilleja.org |
| Endowment Size | $55 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water PoloBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo |
School Notes
- Founded in 1907 by educator Mary Lockey, Castilleja is the only non-sectarian all-girls middle and high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than 100 years since its founding, Castilleja remains true to its mission to give each young woman an "educated heart." Castilleja also remains true to the 5 C's - conscience, courtesy, character, courage, and charity - which set the standard for a responsible and inclusive community.
- Castilleja's pedagogical approach is shaped both by tradition and current research that affirm the significant personal and intellectual advantages of all-girls education. While emphasis is placed on academic development, Castilleja is just as committed to educating the whole person and to developing commpassionate and contributing global citizens.
- The pursuit of our motto, "Women Learning, Women Leading," has led us to infuse our curriculum and progams with relevant, real-world experiences, which develop in each student the skills and self-confidence to reach her full potential. With the support of our extraordinary faculty and staff, we are dedicated to excellence in educating young women to lead in a changing world.
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| 5 Fun athletic energetic school with good teachers - Posted by Student/Alumni - Rand. |
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