Southwestern Academy
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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- Hot News for Summer 2021 - 07/23/2021 - As we end our first Summer Adventures session, we are gearing up to welcome our new and returning students for the upcoming school year. Limited spaces for fall are still ...moreavailable... inquire today and join our Southwestern Academy Family! hide
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- UCR Southwestern Academy is completely different from conventional schools.Classes have many interactive activities. After classes, extracurricular activities are endless.I also loved field-trips and volunteering in local community projects.Because of the dormitory, students of. . .
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Southwestern Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 304 schools) for:
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- Diversity High percentage of international students
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Southwestern Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1924 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 8 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 144 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 15% | 25% |
| % International Students | 52% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 | * 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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $19,950 (Our summer program has different lengths consisting of 12 or 6 week sessions. Shorter sessions may be requested.) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $17 million | $24 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,400 | $59,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $21,250 | $33,250 |
| Tuition international students | $51,500 | $53,975 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Elena Lopez | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Math, Calculus, Creative Writing, English literature, Physics, US History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 4 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Art Association, Campus LIfe Club, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Interact Club, International Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2011 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Pepperdine University | 6 | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 6 | |
| Syracuse University | 4 | |
| University of Virginia | 3 | |
| Boston College | 2 | |
| Boston University | 2 | |
| OTIS College of Art & Design | 2 | |
| Harvey Mudd College | 1 | |
| Swarthmore College | 1 | |
| University of California, Berkley | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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"
- Southwestern Academy 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
- Nikola Stajszczak - Polish Model
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