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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 11 / rolling
Top Placements
Kehillah Jewish High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
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 | n/a |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 12 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. 11 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid available - do not let the tuition deter you from applying. |
| Admissions Director | Marily Lerner |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 26 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art, Ceramics, Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Drama, Hiking, Hiking Club, Israel Club, Photography, Rock/Jazz Band, S.T.A.N.D. (Darfur relief group), Speech & Debate, Speech & Debate Team, Stand-Up Improv, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Wildlife Club, Wildlife Rescue Club, Yearbook Club or Organization: Gay Student Alliance, Improvisational Comedy Troupe, Israel Activist Club Arts and Music Programs: Art, Drama, Photography, Rock/Jazz Band |
School Notes
- Kehillah Jewish High School is an independent Jewish highschool
that welcomes a diversity of students from both public and private
schools. Located in the heart of SiliconValley, our Palo Alto
location allows us to welcome students from as far north as
Burlingame, as far south as MorganHill, and as far east as Fremont.
Our campus offers state of-the-art physics, chemistry and biology
labs, a laboratory for engineering arts, music and art studios, a
"black-box" theatre, and an exceptional gym and athletic facility.
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.
- 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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- Berkeley Grades: 9-12 | 109 students
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(925) 837-5375 29.4 6-12
543 - San Francisco Grades: 9-12 | 420 students
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San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919 30.3 9-12
420 - Santa Rosa Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
77.5 miles
2500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-1770 77.5 9-12
330 - Saratoga Grades: 9-12 | 15 students
11.8 miles
24500 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 709-3002 11.8 9-12
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School Reviews
| 5 I am SO THANKFUL to have found this school! Kehillah means "community," and the sense of community and the academic, social, and emotional learning are outstanding. The educators amazing and school organized trips, group activities, sports, and clubs add to classroom learning.My son went on quite a few high school Shadow Visits and tours, and after his Shadow Day at Kehillah he was beaming because the inclusive, engaging teaching style was so awesome! - Posted by Parent - Kehillah Parent Class of 2022 |
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