Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Mentoring Academy
About the School
- Mentoring Academy is an independent school, serving the greater Bay Area.
- Our students make a commitment to commute to our location.
- We welcome bright, capable, creative students that are seeking a college preparatory high school and may not fit the traditional mold of a large classroom atmosphere.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2012
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no code
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,000
Tuition Notes
There is a reduced tuition program to assist families with tuition.
Summer Program Cost
$100
Summer Program Cost Notes
per day
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Admissions Director
John Muster
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Do Something Extraordinary
- Mentoring Academy's student population is creative, academically very strong, and socially supportive of all identities. Our program is designed to assist in development of essential skills academically, socially and culturally. We expect mastery of skills and content, open engagement in complex content and a willingness to put effort into growth.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mentoring Academy cost?
Mentoring Academy's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students and $100 for summer students.
What sports does Mentoring Academy offer?
Mentoring Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Climbing, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for Mentoring Academy?
The application deadline for Mentoring Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mentoring Academy located?
Mentoring Academy is located in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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School Reviews
5 2/14/2023
MA has been perfect for our son, in his first year as a freshman. He had been in a German immersion school, Berkeley public then homeschooled for several years. He loves going to school and learning, very small classes, and tailored instruction. Also, alternative events like cooking, trips, outings, and events, are all easy due to the small size.
5 8/19/2021
After struggling socially and academically with the public school system and its large sizes my son is now coming into his own after only a year at Mentoring Academy. He finally has space to breathe and is scoring straight 'A's across the board. As a black boy, we found in previous schools, the expectations were unfortunately low. Here the expectations are high yet the emotional well-being of the child is at the forefront leading to a relaxed and happy working environment. Highly recommend.
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