Orinda Academy
Orinda Academy provides a structured supportive environment for bright students in grades 9-12, who are seeking a broad, engaging, and challenging curriculum as well as small classes and a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Our graduates attend prestigious universities throughout the United States.
Personalized attention Accommodations for Learning Differences Full-time Learning Support Specialist
ESL and International Student Program Week-long Educational Adventures (off-campus learning and travel)
Sports and electives (Stage Band, Vocals, Yearbook, Art, Leadership, Sign Language, Spanish, Psychology, Sociology, Anatomy, Senior Seminar)
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 55 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,500
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Orinda Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Accommodations for Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
1982
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
8 students
Advanced Courses
AP Literature and Composition, AP Spanish, Honors American Literature, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry
Average SAT score
1187
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,500
Tuition Notes
8th grade-$31,300
International-$42,640
% on Financial Aid
20%
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Janet Harrison
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club, Knitting Club, LGBTQ Alliance, Makers Club, Student Council, Travel Club
Book Club, Knitting Club, LGBTQ Alliance, Makers Club, Student Council, Travel Club
School Notes
- Our mission is to provide a structured, supportive college preparatory education that compassionately engages all learners as active members of our diverse community and empowers them to achieve their potential as successful, confident, self-reliant individuals.Orinda Academy is a co-ed independent school for students in grades 9 to 12 in Orinda, California in the San Francisco East Bay.We offer a college prep curriculum committed to providing students with academic growth, ambitious and advanced classes in the arts, competitive interscholastic athletics and a rich technological curriculum.We develop students` critical thinking skills, ethical values, an appreciation for culture, a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of social responsibility.We bring together a diverse student body with a multitude of talents and abilities and develop their love of learning and an appreciation for the opportunities in our multi-cultural world. We welcome and support students with mild to moderate learning differences, social-emotional needs (e.g. anxiety), and English Language Development in all our classes.We foster connection, collaboration and communication between parents, students and teachers to achieve a successful academic experience.Student support includes collaboration with outside tutors, therapists and specialists to ensure student success.
Profile last updated: 09/21/2021
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School Reviews
5 12/9/2018
This is our second year as members of the OA community. We are beyond proud of who our son has become since he started at OA. His teachers are kind, compassionate and deeply knowledgeable. We are grateful to OA for providing our son a wonderful education. Excellence at OA starts with the people both staff and students as mutual respect is central to the culture.
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