School For Independent Learners
Tel:
(650)941-4350
- At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student.
- Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning.
- Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities.
- We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 27 students
- Average class size: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
School For Independent Learners places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 27 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 19% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 1 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 27 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP German Language, AP Government & Politics: Comparative, AP Government & Politics: US, AP Latin: Virgil, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is by each hour of in class instruction. |
School Notes
- At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student. Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning. Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities. We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.
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