Mid-peninsula High School (2026 Profile)

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About the School

Mid-Peninsula High School, a community for learning, offers students a stimulating, safe environment that empowers them to reach their full academic and social potential.
As a small, caring, educational community, we work to strengthen relationships between students, their families, and the school.
We recognize and understand unique learning styles and create academic programs designed to meet each student's needs.
Our expectation is that Mid-Peninsula High School students will become capable, self-directed individuals who care about themselves, their families, and their communities.
We serve students from communities on the Peninsula including the East Bay, San Jose, South Peninsula, and the city of San Francisco.
Our campus is BART, CalTrain, Dumbarton Express, and SAMTRANS accessible.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 137 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,740
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mid-peninsula High School
9	36
10	29
11	39
12	33

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Classes are mainstream; mild learning differences can be supported; full-time learning specialist

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No formal dress code.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,740

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aid is available.

% on Financial Aid

36%

Admissions Director

Andrea Henderson

Admissions Associate

Jamie Schiessler

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

School Notes

Mid-Pen has a recentlyremodeled campus in Menlo Park that offers a number of amenities including but not limited to:
BBQ Pits for school-wide BBQ's
An Outdoor Eating Area
Hammocks
Two Fully Equipped Laboratory Classrooms
An Art Studio With Pottery Kiln And A Silk-Screen Studio
A College-Rated Gymnasium With Male And Female Locker Rooms And Showers and a Weight-Lifting Room
A Sound Proof Room For Music Classes
An Open, Well-Lit Student Center
And More

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mid-peninsula High School cost?

Mid-peninsula High School's tuition is approximately $29,740 for private students.

What sports does Mid-peninsula High School offer?

Mid-peninsula High School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

When is the application deadline for Mid-peninsula High School?

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

School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

This school has changed my son's life! He was in PAUSD K-8 and hated school. I was frustrated as a parent because even though he had an IEP, he was not getting the help he needed. Now, becasue of Mid-Pen, he is THRIVING. I can not say enough about this school where every student is known and every student is cared for. If you want your child to have a great education in a true school COMMUNITY, Mid-Pen is the place!

- Posted by Parent - thawi

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The average private school tuition in Menlo Park, CA is $29,077 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).