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Midland School, located on a 2,860-acre ranch at the edge of the Los Padres Wilderness, has been the leader of place-based college preparatory education since 1932.
Everything we do-from the courses we choose to teach to how we maintain our campus to the way we feed ourselves-originates from an intentional curriculum that focuses not only on college preparatory classes, but also on leadership, community, and stewardship.
Our scale empowers students with authentic leadership opportunities, provides highly personalized learning, and inspires the pursuit of intellectual passions.
At Midland, thirty-eight percent of our students identify as students of color, over forty percent receive generous financial assistance to attend, and the depth of our boarding experience facilitates both top-tier college admissions and future success.
Midland`s curriculum merges college preparation with
experiential learning. Using the extraordinary resources at
hand - 2,860 acres in Santa Barbara County, a 90+ year-old culture
of responsibility to community and environment, and a committed
faculty - we develop personal agency in our students. Midland
cultivates the belief that it matters what we do, and we actively
engage students in their high school journey, both within and
outside the classroom.
Midland students live their education, from exploring the
natural and cultural history of the world beneath our feet in
field-based UC-approved science and social science courses in 9th
grade, to writing and presenting a senior thesis in 12th grade.
With courses ranging from Algebra 1 to Calculus 3 (some
years) and English 9 to British Literature, Midland meets students
where they are and challenges them to think critically and problem
solve resourcefully.
To step into the Rich Arts Building during the academic day or
evening and to see students engaged in the creative process of
translating observations into 2D and 3D artworks in drawing,
painting, ceramics, and metal is to see a school that values
craftsmanship and design. To observe our interdisciplinary
World and American Studies classes is to see a school that values
discourse and cultural competency. Midland students learn to speak
publicly and write fluently, in English and Spanish.
To develop lifelong learners, our weekly Experiential Saturday
program provides structure and staffing for ungraded 3-hour blocks
every week that tap into the passions of faculty and students,
including farm, ranch, and outdoor explorations; cultural events
and talks; projects on campus; health and wellness
discussions; and diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops at peer
schools.
While cultivating a life of the mind, Midland actively builds
character, work ethic, and resilience through a daily Jobs program
in which every student is not only valued but needed. Midland
is preparation for college and life.
Midland School's tuition is approximately $81,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Midland School?
The acceptance rate of Midland School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Midland School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Midland School offer?
Midland School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Surf Team and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Midland School?
The application deadline for Midland School is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
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The average private school tuition in Santa Barbara County, CA is $24,131 for elementary schools and $42,284 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
