Holden High School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

We help teens feel good about school and unlock their potential.
Young people who struggle in mainstream school settings say Holden is the school they actually want to attend.
Incredible transformations happen here..

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $46,904
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holden High School
9	6
10	6
11	8
12	8

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

We have a credentialed Education Specialists on staff: Dyslexia, Language based learning differences, Mild to Moderate learning differences, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Nonverbal learning disability

Year Founded

1969

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 21, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

5 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$46,904

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Tuition Notes

Generous financial aid available. See holdenhigh.org for more information.

% on Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$18,000

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Admissions Director

Kristin Lamoureux

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Polse Payne

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Community ServiceGrade Level Interest Projects

GSAStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Independent Art and Music Credit

School Notes

For over 55 years, Holden has been a safe haven for non-traditional learners.
Holden provides an innovative, alternative, vibrant, non traditional approach to education.

School Mascot: Hawks

Holden High School is deeply rooted in the alternative education movement. Holden provides a student-centered educational experience that embraces diversity.
Holden empowers a broad range of learners in a collaborative and creative environment. Many of our students have mild to moderate learning differences, have struggled in mainstream school settings, or have experienced trauma.
Holden is a great fit for students who:
-Desire a safe environment because they have been bullied or have not found acceptance.
- Want to pursue learning both in and out of school.
- Yearn for a tailor-made learning environment.
Holden is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Many of our students attend colleges across the country.
Enrollment is open throughout the school year. Please call 925-254-0199 or visit us online to arrange a visit.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Holden High School cost?

Holden High School's tuition is approximately $46,904 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Holden High School?

The acceptance rate of Holden High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

When is the application deadline for Holden High School?

The application deadline for Holden High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $17,948 for elementary schools and $27,388 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).