Orinda Academy is a co-ed independent school for students in grades 6 -12. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory education to empower each student to reach his or her full potential as a successful, confident, self-reliant individual, including those smart, creative students with learning differences.We offer a college prep curriculum committed to providing students with academic growth by developing students’ critical thinking skills, ethical values, an appreciation for culture and a sense of social responsibility.At Orinda Academy we have a diverse student body with a multitude of talents and abilities. We foster connection, collaboration and communication between parents, students and teachers to achieve a successful academic experience.
Orinda Academy
19 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563
Phone: 925-254-7553
Fax: 925-254-4768
Website: www.orindaacademy.org
Head of School
Ron Graydon
Ron Graydon
Established: 1982
Grades: 7-12
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment
- 92Total student enrollment Grades 9-12
- 52Boys
- 40Girls
- 30Percent students of color
- 8:1Student: teacher ratio
- 8Average class size
- 16Faculty
- 60Percent faculty with advanced degrees
- 15Average years teaching
Admissions Process
- JanuaryApplication deadline (month)
- $75Application fee
- 50Number of 9th Grade applications
- 20Average range of openings 9th Grade
- 5Average range of openings 10th Grade
- 5Average range of openings 11th Grade
- 5Average range of openings 12th Grade
Costs
- $31,975Tuition (2013-2014)
- $675Other costs
- FebruaryFinancial aid deadline
- 30Percent students on financial aid
Academics
- 3HL courses offered
- 3Advanced placement cources offered
- 6Students taking AP exams
- 83Percent scoring 3 or above
- 1570Cumulative SAT score
- 533Mean SAT score Verbal Reasoning
- 505Mean SAT score Math
- 534Mean score Writing
- 75Percent students attending four year colleges/universities
- 7Percent students attending two year colleges
Top five names of Colleges/ Universities attended by
7 or more students (2009-2013):
7 or more students (2009-2013):
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10Sonoma State University
-
9Humboldt State University
Sports
- 3Number of Varsity sports offered
| World Languages | Spanish | Mandarin | French | Latin | Italian | German | Japanese | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
| Accreditations | WASC | WCEA | NAIS | CAIS | IB | NCEA | OTHER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X |
| Religious Affiliation | Non sectarian | Catholic | Episcopal | Jewish | Christian | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X |
| Initiate Inquiry | Online | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
| Application | Parent | Student | Online | Common SAO | Shadow visit | Student interview | Parent interview | Writing sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | X |
| Recommendations | Math Teacher | English Teacher | Principal or Counselor | Clergy | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X |
| Test Accepted | SSAT | ISEE | ERB | HSPT | CAT/STAR | CTBS | TOEFL | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X |
Orinda Academy is a co-ed independent school for students in grades 6 -12. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory education to empower each student to reach his or her full potential as a successful, confident, self-reliant individual, including those smart, creative students with learning differences.We offer a college prep curriculum committed to providing students with academic growth by developing students’ critical thinking skills, ethical values, an appreciation for culture and a sense of social responsibility.At Orinda Academy we have a diverse student body with a multitude of talents and abilities. We foster connection, collaboration and communication between parents, students and teachers to achieve a successful academic experience.
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