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Stevenson, a coeducational boarding and day school in California, is 800 yards off the Pacific Coast. At Stevenson we have thoughtful students, a gifted faculty and staff, a lively curriculum, an exceptional range of academic, athletic, and artistic choices, a respectful and welcoming community, and a serene, comfortable campus. As a student at Stevenson you may find yourself developing film in photography, enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) classes, or participating in one of our numerous student clubs. Our sports programs include football, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, sailing and water polo (to name a few). Fine arts opportunities at Stevenson seem endless as students act in one of our drama productions, dance, sing, draw, or paint. Students can be a disc jockey on our radio station, travel to Europe with our spring musical, or create a treasure on the spinning wheel in ceramics. Rock climbing, kayaking, weightlifting and yoga are also part of our after-school program. Academics are interesting and challenging, whether you are taking a freshman environmental science class or AP calculus class. So this is Stevenson: the school where you need to be serious about studying, about preparing for college, and about respecting yourself and other people – but also serious about enjoying life. The Carmel Campus houses Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade day students. The Pebble Beach Campus houses grades 9-12, both boarding and day students.
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Stevenson School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1952 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 60 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 530 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 17% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 50% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1923 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1700 - 2090 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $24 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,100 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $23,354 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 67% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Tom Sheppard | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ms. Bernadette Sotak | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Sailing | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Southern California | 22 | |
| University of California, Davis | 21 | |
| New York University | 20 | |
| Boston University | 19 | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | 17 | |
| University of California, Berkeley | 15 | |
| University of Arizona | 14 | |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 14 | |
| Santa Clara University | 13 | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 11 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Stevenson offers an exceptional educational opportunity at a boarding school in the most picturesque part of California. Stevenson's educational philosophy may be different from that of any other school you are considering. Our approach to education starts with you. As a student at Stevenson, you have three main responsibilities: You are here to prepare for your college years—so work constantly to sharpen your mind, to expand your academic knowledge, and to stretch your intellectual reach. In the meantime, remember that you are more than an academic machine. We want you to love learning and achievement—but we also want you to love the arts, nature, recreation, friends and your own evolving perspective on the world. Respect yourself, and respect everyone else whose life touches yours. We believe that if you can meet these requirements—within an environment as beautiful as Stevenson's, and among people as intelligent and congenial as the ones here—your high school years will turn out to be more fulfilling than you had ever expected.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Paul Saffo '72 - Forecaster and Essayist, Institute for the Future, Menlo Park, CA
- Chris Flavin '73 - President, World Watch Inc., Washington, D.C.
- Carie Crandall '79 - Managing Director, New York Stock Exchange, Palo Alto, CA
- David Drummond '81 - Chief Counsel, Google Inc., Mountain View, CA
- Cynthia Chapman '83 - Attorney/Partner, Caddell & Chapman, Houston, TX
- Ms. Shea Pepper '90 - Creative Director, BBC America, New York, NY
- Emily Chan '92 - Director, Doctors Without Borders, Hong Kong, HK
- Sylvain White '93 - Film Director,
- Jonathan Ferrantelli '97 - Post Production Film,
- Robert Grube '04 - Member, 2007 NCAA Golf Championship Team, Stanford University
- Profile last updated: 10/04/2011
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