Laguna Blanca School
Tel:
(805)687-2461
- Laguna Blanca School offers a comprehensive and personalized Early Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade educational experience that prepares students for college and lifelong success. Laguna Blanca School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades EK-12.
- Its innovative program enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual.
- On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, dedicated faculty and staff inspire success.
- Small classes offer individual attention and close interpersonal exchanges.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 356 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Laguna Blanca School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Association of College Admissions Counselors California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1933 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 356 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 67% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1266 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Gr EK-6 $26,950 Gr 7-12 $31,950 |
| % on Financial Aid | 26% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,784 |
| Admissions Director | Joyce E Balak |
| Admissions Associate | Courtney Guay |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
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