High Point Academy vs. Polytechnic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
High Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Polytechnic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
High Point`s mission is to awaken the joy of learning by inspiring students to achieve academic excellence within a caring and supportive school community.
Dedicated, talented faculty facilitate a comprehensive and engaging K-8 curriculum, which includes Spanish, music, art, library, technology, and daily physical education. High Point`s graduates gain entrance into acclaimed independent high schools, often earning merit scholarships for their academic achievement. Discover how High Point instills self-confidence, strong character, and an exceptional foundation for success. For more information please visit our website: www.HighPointAcademy.org.
Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12.
With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service.
Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow.
The school is organized into three divisions — lower school from kindergarten through fifth grade, middle school from sixth through eighth grade, and upper school from ninth through twelfth grade.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1965
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Students Body
Total Students
350 students
871 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
46
Grade 1 Students
40
48
Grade 2 Students
40
45
Grade 3 Students
40
46
Grade 4 Students
40
41
Grade 5 Students
40
45
Grade 6 Students
40
70
Grade 7 Students
35
78
Grade 8 Students
35
74
Grade 9 Students
-
96
Grade 10 Students
-
97
Grade 11 Students
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92
Grade 12 Students
-
93
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
131 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
35%
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Average Class Size
20
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 17
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$21,300
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Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is for K-6; Tuition for 7-8 is $23,750. Please see website for information regarding tuition. http://www.highpointacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=281239&type=d&pREC_ID=639367
Tuition rates vary by division. For the 2008-2009 school year, tuition rates are as follows:Grades K-5: $18,675
Grades 6-8: $21,950
Grades 9-12: $25,225
Admissions Director
Kristin Haines
Sally Jeanne McKenna
Admissions Associate
Christina Martinez
Barbra Pakler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Speech, Tennis, Yearbook
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