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.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $47,700
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Southwestern Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1924
1907
Campus Size
8 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
144 students
304 students
% Students of Color
15%
26%
% International Students
52%
20%
% Students Boarding
75%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$47,700
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Tuition international students
$54,100
$55,000
Summer Program Cost
$19,950
(Our summer program has different lengths consisting of 12 or 6 week sessions. Shorter sessions may be requested.)
(Our summer program has different lengths consisting of 12 or 6 week sessions. Shorter sessions may be requested.)
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
60%
60%
Director of Admissions
Elena Lopez
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
Courses
Advanced Math, Calculus, Creative Writing, English literature, Physics, US History, World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
4
16
Sports
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
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
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
Source: Verified school update
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Review
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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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