Kehillah Jewish High School
Tel: (650)213-9600
- Kehillah Jewish High School is distinguished by an exceptional academic program and a supportive environment that pairs rich traditions with the best of the Silicon Valley mindset.
- At Kehillah, students embark on a journey of self-discovery guided by a community of passionate educators.
- They graduate with the knowledge, values, and community that enable them to create extraordinary futures.
- Kehillah welcomes students of all backgrounds. Kehillah does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions policies.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 217 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80%
|
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP French Language and Culture, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Design Studio, AP English Literature, AP Language and Composition, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C: Electromagnetism, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 17 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,850 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40%
|
| Admissions Director | Marily Lerner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Ceramics, Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Drama, Gay Student Alliance, Hiking Club, Improvisational Comedy Troupe, Israel Activist Club, Photography, Rock/Jazz Band, S.T.A.N.D. (Darfur relief group), Speech & Debate Team, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Wildlife Rescue Club, Yearbook, Yearbook, Student Newspaper, Stand-Up Improv, Israel Club, Student Council, Speech & Debate, Hiking, Wildlife Club, Drama, Rock/Jazz Band, Ceramics, Photography, Art, Chamber Ensemble, Choir Art, Ceramics, Choir, Drama, Hiking Club, Photography, Rock/Jazz Band, Yearbook, Chamber Ensemble, Gay Student Alliance, Improvisational Comedy Troupe, Israel Activist Club, S.T.A.N.D. (Darfur relief group), Speech & Debate Team, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Wildlife Rescue Club, Yearbook, Student Newspaper, Stand-Up Improv, Israel Club, Student Council, Speech & Debate, Hiking, Wildlife Club, Drama, Rock/Jazz Band, Ceramics, Photography, Art, Chamber Ensemble, Choir, |
School Notes
- Kehillah Jewish High School is an independent Jewish high
school that welcomes a diversity of students from both public and
private schools. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our Palo
Alto location allows us to welcome students from as far north as
Burlingame, as far south as Morgan Hill, and as far east as
Fremont. Our campus, offers stateoftheart physics, chemistry and
biology labs, a laboratory for engineering arts, music and art
studios, a community "blackbox" theatre, and an exceptional gym and
athletic facility. Over the past three years, our student body has
expanded by almost 40%, our professional team has grown by more
than 60%, and, just this summer, we completed an ambitious
renovation project on our campus, which will greatly enhance the
student experience and allow us to expand the quality and variety
of our programs. Average classroom size is 15 students. Kehillah is
fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
and by the California Association of Independent
Schools.
- Community is how Kehillah helps students thrive in high school,
college and life. Kehillah is a place where students come together
to learn and succeed.Kehillah Jewish High School is distinguished
by an exceptional academic program and a supportive environment
that pairs rich traditions with the best of the Silicon Valley
mindset. At Kehillah, students embark on a journey of
self-discovery guided by a community of passionate educators. They
graduate with the knowledge, values, and community that enable them
to create extraordinary futures.
- Kehillah welcomes students of all backgrounds. Kehillah does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions policies.
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