2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108 - 
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tel: (626) 799-5010 ext.
Southwestern Academy is a college preparatory boarding/day school providing a structured,individualized and supportive academic environment. Our goal is to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and self-motivated leaders who will impact the global community of the 21st century.
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Southwestern Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1924 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 8 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 155 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 52% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 77% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1445 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 6:1 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 7 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $17 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $30,700 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $14,900 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $36,750 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Maia Moore Al Zamora |
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AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 7 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Advanced Math | Calculus | |
| Creative Writing | English literature | |
| Physics | US History | |
| World History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 6 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Golf | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Chorus | Drama | |
| Golf team | Honors Choir | |
| Horseback riding | International Club | |
| Intramural teams | Southwestern Ambassadors | |
| Southwestern Environmental Associates | SPHERE - peer counseling | |
| Student Government | SUN SPOTS - video news | |
| Tennis Ladder | ||
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School Notes:
- At Southwestern we believe that through small classes, students are better able to meet their true potential. For this reason our average class size is between 9-12 students with a faculty student ratio of 6:1.
- Every effort is made to enroll a well-balanced student body that is representative of the rich ethnic diversity of the U.S. and students from around the world.
- Students can choose to divide their time between our two campuses. Each campus offers challenging classes, a wide range of extracurricular activities, accessible faculty, and distinctly different learning environments. Our San Marino campus is located on an eight acre campus near Pasadena and ten miles from Los Angeles. Our Beaver Creek campus is located on a 180 acre campus between the famous Red Rock canyons of Northern Arizona. In fact we are only fifteen miles from the well known resort area of Sedona.
- "One School, Two Campuses, Two Learning Environments"
- School accreditations: WASC, TABS, Western Boarding School Association
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tom and Dick Smothers - Entertainers
- Pete McCloskey - Congressman
- Riki Ellison - Pro football; political action head
- George Ruhlen - Medal of Honor winner
- Profile last updated: 12/04/2010
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