Stratford Preparatory San Jose Blackford vs. BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Stratford Preparatory San Jose Blackford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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AP Courses
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Stratford Preparatory High School, located on Blackford Avenue in San Jose is committed to providing quality education to the students of Silicon Valley, including San Jose, Northlake, Lynhaven, Starbird, Strawberry Park, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Fremont, and beyond.
We provide a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum for grades 6th through 12th that focuses on real-world application of engineering, technology, and leadership skills.
We provide students opportunities to be confident learners, generous in spirit, and eager to follow their passions.
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Grades Offered
6-10
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2022
2014
Students Body
Total Students
820 students
1269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
75
Grade 2 Students
-
76
Grade 3 Students
-
71
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
220
128
Grade 7 Students
200
128
Grade 8 Students
170
128
Grade 9 Students
100
131
Grade 10 Students
60
90
Grade 11 Students
70
95
Grade 12 Students
-
114
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
140 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
59%
Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
25
27
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Average SAT score
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1514
Average ACT score
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34
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(No uniforms for high school.)
(No uniforms for high school.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 19 / rolling
Jan. 27
Tuition Cost
$31,565
$41,785
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Tuition varies by grade level.
Admissions Director
Rachel Giguere
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
83
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art ClubASB
Coding ClubDECA
Drama ClubEngineering
Green ClubHOSA
Key ClubMath Club
Model UNNewspaper Club
Robotics ClubScience Bowl
Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Capella GroupAcademic Decathlon
American Red Cross ClubAmerican Sign Language Club
Anatomy ClubArtificial Intelligence Club
Biology OlympiadBoard Game Club
Book ClubBroadcom Masters
BusinessChemistry Olympiad
Chess ClubChinese National Honor Society
CodeCatsComic Book Club
Community Service ClubCompetitive Computer Science Club
Computer ScienceCreative Writing Club
DECADrama Club
Entrepreneurship ClubEnvironmental Club
Film Production ClubFIRST Robotics
Foreign Language ClubsFrench National Honor Society
Gay Straight AllianceGirl Up
Girls Who Code ClubHip Hop Club
History ClubIntel Science Talent Search
International Thespian SocietyInvestment Club
iOS Apps ClubJazz Ensemble
Journalism ClubKey Club
Leadership ClubMath Circle
Math ClubMedical Club
Middle School Math TeamMock Trial
Model United NationsNational Geography Bee
National History BeeNational History Bowl
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Classics League
National Junior Honor SocietyNational Science Honor Society
National Scripps Spelling BeeNational Spanish Honor Society
Neuroscience ClubNewspaper Club
Physics ClubPop n’ Soul Club
Programming ClubQuiz Bowl
RoboticsRock
Science Bowl for Middle SchoolScience Club
Science of Wellness ClubScience Olympia
Science OlympiadSocial Education and Awareness Club
Speech & DebateSpirit Squad
Synopsys Science FairUNICEF
video Game ClubYearbook
Zenith Tutoring
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Orchestratheater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheer SquadDance