Excelsior School

41 W Santa Clara St.
Arcadia, CA 91007

Excelsior School is a WASC accredited, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education; our school has established an excellent record of accomplishment of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities.

We stress small class sizes (an average of 15), and individualized attention, to facilitate mastery in all the courses we offer.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
Enrollment: 110 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $31,200
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $13,500
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Excelsior School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 298 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data

Excelsior School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

9-12

5-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1986

1906

Campus Size

17 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment

110 students

310 students

% Students of Color

80%

25%

% International Students

70%

20%

% Students Boarding

85%

70%

Average SAT Score

1350

* National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

18 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

60%

71%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$31,200

$61,400

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$13,500

$33,900

Tuition international students

$36,500

$55,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Acceptance Rate

75%

58%

Director of Admissions

Timothy Lee

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Government and Politics, AP Human Geography, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Audio Visual Club, Blue Review (Literary Magazine), Book Clubs, Oracle (student newspaper), Son Will Society (admissions ambassadors), Sports Literature Club, Technology Committee, The Channel (newspaper)

College Matriculation

Year: 2011 - 2012

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

University of California -- Irvine

University of Califronia -- Davis

University of California -- Riverside

Cal Poly Pomoa

California State University - Fullerton

California State University - Long Beach

Georgia Institute of Technology

Syracuse University

University of Southern California

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

In addition to Excelsior`s small class room sizes, there are a number of factors that contribute to an environment of academic excellence. We employ an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Reading and writing skills, for example, are taught not only in English classes, but also in science and history as well. Likewise, math concepts are covered in science, economics and other courses where applicable. In addition, SAT / ACT preparation is covered within the framework of regular high school English, math, and science classes.
Monitored homework assistance and test preparation available four days per week.
A beautiful secure campus with indoor and outdoor dining facilities.
A culturally diverse student body with students from many countries throughout the world.
Merit scholarships are available.
Affordable tuition rates.
Our campus is centrally located in Pasadena, CA only 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
Excelsior School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Excelsior School cost?

Excelsior School's tuition is approximately $31,200 for boarding students and $13,500 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Excelsior School?

The acceptance rate of Excelsior School is 75%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.

What sports does Excelsior School offer?

Excelsior School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Excelsior School's ranking?

Excelsior School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students, Least expensive tuition and High average SAT scores.

When is the application deadline for Excelsior School?

The application deadline for Excelsior School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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