First Presbyterian School is dedicated to maximizing the creative, professional and academic potential of each student.
Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure academic excellence for each of the school's students.
Faculty members are carefully selected from leading universities throughout the United States, many of whom have studied abroad as well as in the United States.
The faculty prides itself on acquiring superior teaching techniques, as well as pursuing innovative curriculum development methods.
Additionally, they maintain an active rapport with the schools from which they have graduated serving as liaisons to students who wish to attend the same schools.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Foothill Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
![Foothill Preparatory School Student By Grade Foothill Preparatory School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/2000/2151/foothill-preparatory-school-chart-Nglply.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- First Presbyterian School is dedicated to maximizing the creative, professional and academic potential of each student. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure academic excellence for each of the school's students. Faculty members are carefully selected from leading universities throughout the United States, many of whom have studied abroad as well as in the United States. The faculty prides itself on acquiring superior teaching techniques, as well as pursuing innovative curriculum development methods. Additionally, they maintain an active rapport with the schools from which they have graduated serving as liaisons to students who wish to attend the same schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foothill Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Foothill Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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