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.
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Excelsior School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of international students
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Excelsior School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| 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% |
| Average SAT Score | 1350 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $31,200 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $13,500 | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $36,500 | $54,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Timothy Lee | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| 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 | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball | |
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) | |
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 | |
| 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)
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