Excelsior School
Tel:
(626) 623-6339
- Excelsior School is a small, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and our school has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities.
- Our program is designed to develop an awareness of their potential.
- Commitment to community service and individual responsibility are also strongly emphasized. An in-depth, enriched curriculum, close faculty-student relations, diverse activities, and a variety of special programs and traditions support these goals.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 102 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,500
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Excelsior School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 102 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 60% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 100% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 12 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Human Geography, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Statistic, AP US History, AP World History |
| Average SAT score | 1350 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Timothy Lee |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, SoccerBadminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Basketball, Choir, Drama, Key Club, Model UN, Newspaper, Speech, Yearbook |
School Notes
- Excelsior School is a small, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and our school has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our program is designed to develop an awareness of their potential. Commitment to community service and individual responsibility are also strongly emphasized. An in-depth, enriched curriculum, close faculty-student relations, diverse activities, and a variety of special programs and traditions support these goals.
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School Reviews
| 5 The teachers are very helpful. They are very patient. I learned a lot at Excelsior. I lived in school for two years. The dormitory is roomy, comfortable and clean. The camp is so beautiful. School counselors guided every student step by step for college application. I got accepted by many top universities. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Yvonne Chen |
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