Sonoma Academy

Sonoma Academy, founded in 2001, is located on a 34-acre campus in California, surrounded by 1,000 acres of protected open space, adjacent to the picturesque Taylor Mountain in Santa Rosa. Our students are able to explore their interests and passions in a rigorous yet inspiring environment, fostering a lifelong love of learning and preparing them for college and beyond.

School advantages:

1. Excellent Humanities courses: The curriculum teaches students critical and creative thinking, collaboration, leadership, and consensus-building – principles that are crucial to our humanities program. Students are immersed in interdisciplinary courses derived from literature and history in their first year of college.

2. Excellent STEM: The school's core courses in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics build confidence and competence, providing a solid foundation for students' intellectual development.

3. Rich World Language courses: Students can choose to study Spanish, French, or Mandarin.

4. Travel courses: Through the school's travel courses, students can visit China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Nicaragua, Patagonia, Spain, and more.

5. Excellent Sports: The school's sports teams have won 67 league championships, 15 NCS championships, and 4 state championships.

1. Excellent academic performance, with an average SAT score of 1300/1600. 91% of the Class of 2018 graduates were admitted to one of their top five favorite universities.
2. The curriculum is college preparatory, designed to give students the confidence to apply to any college or university in the United States. Additionally, elective courses include high-level subjects such as Multivariable Calculus, Genetics and Biotechnology, Historiography and Research, Philosophy and Literature, Advanced Studies in Art History, and Comparative Religion, as well as a range of AP, advanced studies, and honors courses.
3. There is a very strong STEM program with 5 AP courses related to mathematics and science. There is also a strong humanities department.
4. Students must choose one of three foreign languages: Spanish, French, or Mandarin. They must also take at least one visual, music, or performing arts course.
5. The international travel program offers annual trips to places such as France, Cuba, Costa Rica, China, Bali, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Japan, Nicaragua, Russia, Spain, and Mexico.
6. An accelerated athletics program is offered, designed for highly motivated and talented student-athletes who aspire to compete at the collegiate level.