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San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 415-258-1905

San Domenico School is an independent, rigorous, college preparatory, Dominican Catholic school for young women, located in Marin County, 20 miles north of San Francisco. The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael founded the school in 1850, establishing it as the oldest independent school in California. Our students are ethnically, culturally and geographically diverse: 135 students with 40% from several states and foreign countries. Our faculty numbers 42, 30 of whom have advanced degrees.
  • SAN DOMENICO SCHOOL HOSTS MARIN COUNTY’S LARGEST SCHOOL SOLAR INSTALLATION San Domenico School and Recurrent Energy announced the planned installation of a 412 kilowatt solar energy system. The project will require more than 2,300 photovoltaic panels, ...read more
  • SAN DOMENICO SCHOOL HOSTS MARIN COUNTY’S LARGEST SCHOOL SOLAR INSTALLATION San Domenico School and Recurrent Energy announced the planned installation of a 412 kilowatt solar energy system. The project will require more than 2,300 photovoltaic panels, spread across several roof- and ground-mounted arrays – in total, offsetting nearly 85% of San Domenico’s expected annual electricity costs. The installations in total are expected to reduce carbon emissions by 860,000 pounds annually as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That is equivalent to removing 70 vehicles from the road, preserving 3 acres of forest from deforestation, or serving 60 U.S. households’ electricity needs. “We established our Sustainability Program in 1995 with a curriculum that introduces students from pre-kindergarten through high school with the knowledge, values, and problem solving skills needed to build a livable and sustainable future,” said Sister Gervaise Valpey, O.P., San Domenico School's President Emerita. “After several years of research, San Domenico is excited to move ahead with the solar installation from Recurrent Energy, and we’re already actively involving students in the process to effect similar changes at home and in the larger community.” “San Domenico’s dedication to significant environmental and sustainability initiatives is impressive – they are setting the example for schools nationwide,” said Recurrent Energy’s CEO, Arno Harris. “We are pleased to work together to make this showcase solar project a reality.” For additional information on San Domenico School’s sustainability initiatives, ranging from energy efficiency programs to ecological literacy, visit www.sandomenico.org. To learn more about Recurrent Energy and Solar as Service, visit www.recurrentenergy.com.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Dominican Non-denominational
Year Founded 1850 1900
Campus Size 515 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 135 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 30% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 47% 70%
Average SAT Score 1765 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 28 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 77% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $5 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,500 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $27,000 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid n/a 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Risa Oganesoff Heersche
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School Notes:
  • San Domenico School is an independent, rigorous, college preparatory, Catholic school for young women, located in Marin County, 20 miles north of San Francisco. The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael founded the school in 1850, establishing it as the oldest independent school in California. Our students are ethnically, culturally and geographically diverse: 160 students with 40% from several states and foreign countries. Our faculty numbers 40, 31 of whom have advanced degrees. At San Domenico, girls uncover their potential, champion their causes, expand their horizons, while being themselves.
  • School accreditations: WASC, CAIS, WCEA
  • Profile last updated: 11/05/2008
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