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Located on 75 beautiful acres, Athenian is the San Francisco Bay Area's only nonsectarian boarding school. Talented and diverse students become life-long learners and confident successful adults with a deep understanding of themselves, extraordinary skills for achievement, and the compassion to make a positive difference in the world. Distinguishing features: amazing international programs, robotics, town meeting, service, and wilderness experiences. Vitually 100% attend 4-yr colleges, including: Berkeley (& all UCs), Brown, Columbia, Stanford, USC, Wellesley, and U. of Pennsylvania, among many others.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$94,550
Enrollment
349
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
82%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$9 million
Average SAT Score
1392
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
15
Boarding %
14
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | California Institute of Technology | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
137
Number of tests taken
163
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Airplane Construction Project
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Asian Club
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Athenian Wilderness Experience--required
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Band/Orchestra
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Basketball
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Capoeira
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Airplane Construction Project
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Asian Club
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Basketball
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Chorus
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Community Action Board
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Conditioning
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Conservative Club
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Dance
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Fencing
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Hiking
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Interim Trips--teacher-led adventuresome trips or activities
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Jew Crew
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Latino Club
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LIterary Magazine
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Music and Dance Concerts
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On Campus speakers and artists
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Outdoor Adventure
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Poetry Readings
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QED Math Club
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Robotics Team--award-winning
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Rock Climbing
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Round Square
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Round Square Study Abroad
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Running
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Sailing
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Students of Color
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Weight Lifting
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Yearbook
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Yoga
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Arts
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Chamber Orchestra
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Performing
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Performing
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3D Fabrication
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Ceramics
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Athenian School
Tell me a bit about The Athenian School.
The Athenian School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1965 , and currently has about 349 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.athenian.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.athenian.org.
Does The Athenian School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 70 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The Athenian School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Athenian School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Athenian School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.52% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.16% go to top 25, and about 1.36% 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 The Athenian School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Athenian School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Athenian School?
The total fee for The Athenian School in 2024 is
$94,550 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@athenian.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@athenian.org .
Where is The Athenian School located?
The Athenian School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Oakland, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Athenian School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Athenian School is among the most popular schools, within top 48 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Athenian School has been favorited by 732 users.
Also The Athenian School has been favorited by 732 users.
How do I complete an application for The Athenian School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Athenian School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Athenian School’s official site: http://www.athenian.org or call them at 925-362-7223.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Athenian School’s official site: http://www.athenian.org or call them at 925-362-7223.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Athenian School?
Yes, here are few:
San Domenico School, Woodside Priory School and Archbishop Riordan High School.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Athenian School?
The overall rating for The Athenian School is A.
The section ratings of The Athenian School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Athenian School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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Nearby City
Oakland, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay in California, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. Jack London Square, named after the famed writer, features a statue of London and is a popular waterfront area. Nearby, Old Oakland boasts beautifully restored Victorian architecture and unique boutiques. The Oakland Museum of California offers exhibits on the state's history, nature, and art. Uptown is known for its art deco Fox and Paramount theaters, as well as its lively dining, nightlife, and art galleries, making it a hub for entertainment and creativity.
Population (2022)
404,155
Cost of Living
Higher than average 51%
Nearby Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
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