Excelsior School
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 (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 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
Top Rankings
Excelsior School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1986
1907
Campus Size
17 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
110 students
300 students
% Students of Color
80%
25%
% International Students
70%
20%
% Students Boarding
85%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
14
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$31,200
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$13,500
$33,250
Tuition international students
$36,500
$54,500
Acceptance Rate
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
14
17
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
6
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
8
23
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)
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
10
University of Califronia -- Davis
5
University of California -- Riverside
4
Cal Poly Pomoa
1
California State University - Fullerton
1
California State University - Long Beach
1
Georgia Institute of Technology
1
Syracuse University
1
Syracuse University
1
University of Southern California
1
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)
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