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At Francis Parker School, our mission is to provide a superior college preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student.
Founded in 1912, and now with 1,200 students, Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school.
Through a system of instruction in the academics, athletics, and arts that is grounded in excellence, Parker students are prepared to succeed at four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their individual goals.
This level of educational success is based on a foundation of shared values the importance of family; the uniqueness of each individual child; the ethical treatment of others and the world around us; a shared passion for learning between inspired teachers and motivated students.
Our mission is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of the individual student.
Francis Parker School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Founded in 1912, and now with 1,200 students, Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school.
Through a system of instruction in the academics, athletics, and arts that is grounded in excellence, Parker students are prepared to succeed at four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their individual goals.
This level of educational success is based on a foundation of shared values the importance of family; the uniqueness of each individual child; the ethical treatment of others and the world around us; a shared passion for learning between inspired teachers and motivated students.
Our mission is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of the individual student.
Francis Parker School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$44,300
Enrollment
1330
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
68%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:16
Endowment
$5 million
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
16
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of tests taken
547
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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Macroeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Human Geography
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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English 12 Honors
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French Literature and Culture Honors
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Spanish Literature and Culture Honors 1
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Spanish Literature and Culture Honors 2
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Mandarin Literature and Culture
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Advanced Computer Programming 1
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English 12 Honors
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French Literature and Culture Honors
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Spanish Literature and Culture Honors 1
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Spanish Literature and Culture Honors 2
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Mandarin Literature and Culture
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Advanced Computer Programming 1
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Advanced Computer Programming 2
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Advanced Robotics Programming 1
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Advanced Robotics Programming 2
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PreCalculus Honors
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Multivariable Calculus Honors
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Global History 2 Honors
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Ethnic Studies Honors
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Engineering Honors 1
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Engineering Honors 2
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Engineering Honors 3
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Theater Honors 1
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Theater Honors 2
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Theater Honors 3
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Theater Honors 4
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Dance Honors 1
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Dance Honors 2
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Dance Honors 3
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Dance Honors 4
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Orchestra Honors
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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American Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Dance
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Sailing
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Soccer
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Softball
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Surfing
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Beach Volleyball
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Flag Football
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Bema
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Christian Club
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Feminist Club
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French Honors Society
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Indian Culture Club
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Mock Trial
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Bema
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Christian Club
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Feminist Club
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French Honors Society
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Indian Culture Club
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Mock Trial
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Model UN
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Umoja
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Artificial Intelligence Club
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Asian Student Union
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Aviation Club
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Baking Buddies
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Bioengineering Club
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BOBA Club
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Book Club
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Business Club
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Coder Club
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Constitutional Law Club
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Crafting Club
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Cybersecurity Club
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Day Without Hunger
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Dead Potters Society
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Drama Club
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Film Club
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Finance and Trading Club
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FPS Rugby Club
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Francis Parker Amnesty International
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Francis Parker Neuroscience Club
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Games Club/Video Games/Smash Club
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Games Games Games!
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Gardening Club
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Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
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German Club
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Helping Hand
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Horizons at Parker
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JTEEN
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Improv Club
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Key Club
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Kids Feeding Kids
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Knowledge in Reading Club
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Lancers F.C.
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Lancer Legion
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Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
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Latin and Greek Club
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Library Ambassador Program
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Lucky Ducks
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Middle Eastern and North African Affinity Club (MENA)
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Mil Amiguitos
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Mind Over Matter
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Mosaic
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National Arts Honor Society
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National Chinese Honor Society
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National Hispanic Honor Society
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News Bites
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Newspaper Club
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Open Gallery
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Pages for Progress
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Parker Pickleball Association
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Parker Pre-Med
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Parker Red Cross Club
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Peer Tutoring
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Pokemon TCG Club
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Ponder Club
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ProjectNexTech
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Rock Climbing Club
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Songwriting Club
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Wrestling Club
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Young Ventures Club
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Youth Care Club (YCC)
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Academic League/Quizbowl
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Jazz Club
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Math Club
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National History Day
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Robotics
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Speech and Debate
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Arts
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Band
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Dance
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Percussion
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Band
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Dance
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Percussion
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String
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Theater
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Art History
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Digital Art
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Media
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Photography
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Studio Art
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3D Art
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3D Design
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Painting
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Woodworking
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Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Francis Parker School
Tell me a bit about Francis Parker School.
Francis Parker School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1912 , and currently has about 1330 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.francisparker.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.francisparker.org.
Does Francis Parker School have rigorous academic requirements?
Francis Parker School is offering 25 AP courses.
Francis Parker School also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Francis Parker School also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Francis Parker School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.58% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.55% go to top 25, and about 2.88% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Francis Parker School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Francis Parker School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Francis Parker School?
The day tuition for Francis Parker School in 2024 is
$44,300 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jwilson@francisparker.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jwilson@francisparker.org .
Where is Francis Parker School located?
Francis Parker School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Francis Parker School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Francis Parker School is among the most popular schools, within top 218 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Francis Parker School has been favorited by 97 users.
Also Francis Parker School has been favorited by 97 users.
How do I complete an application for Francis Parker School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Francis Parker School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Francis Parker School’s official site: http://www.francisparker.org or call them at 619-298-9110.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Francis Parker School’s official site: http://www.francisparker.org or call them at 619-298-9110.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Francis Parker School?
Yes, here are few:
Francis W Parker School CA, St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School and Cathedral Catholic High School.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Francis Parker School?
The overall rating for Francis Parker School is A.
The section ratings of Francis Parker School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Francis Parker School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022)
1,279,329
Cost of Living
Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport
San Diego International Airport
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