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The Athenian School

Danville, California, USA
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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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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2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, California, USA 94506

(952) 837-5375

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Director of Admissions: Christopher Beeson
Admissions Phone:(925) 362-7223Fax:925-362-7228
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.athenian.org


  • Application Deadline: January 14
  • Application Fee: $100
  • International Application Fee: $150
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1965
  • Campus Size: 75 acres
  • Grades Offered: 6th-12th
  • Accredited by: WASC, CAIS/CA
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades 6th-12th
Total
Girls     31 235 266
Boys     30 234 264
Total     61 469 530

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $65,420
  • 5-Day Boarding: $65,420
  • Day Tuition Fee: $41,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 22.00%
  • Average Awarded: $26,000
 

Summary: Athenian's teachers know each student, engaging, supporting, and challenging when needed. From global core courses to advanced seminars and applied science, Athenian classes involve students actively.

Department Director: Dick Bradford

Average Class Size: 15

Full Time Teachers: 40

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Semester

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 9

Notable Achievements: national mathematics awards, numerous athletic league championships, US Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
  • Honors
  • Intl. Exchange
  • Wilderness Experience
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Subject Tutoring
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • Numerous diverse literature seminars
History:
  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Numerous diverse history seminars
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Social Justice
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Humanitas
  • The Art and Science of Design
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Applied Science
  • Art and Science of Design
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • History of Jazz
  • History of Music
  • Advanced instrumental ensembles
  • Advanced chorus
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Pottery
  • Publications
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Outdoor Education
  • Study Abroad:
  • Robotics
  • Airplane Construction
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • One-To-One Computer Program
    Center for Innovation and Tech.: robotics, engineering design, and airplane construction
    Extensive International Programs: exchange, service, conferences
    The Athenian Wilderness Experience
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Computer Science A
  • French Language
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • 20+ honors courses
  • rigorous deep
  • not test prep
  • Languages may offer two APs: IV and V
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Summary: Twenty faculty famlies live on campus with 59 boarding students from the US and around the world. The boarding community is a supportive diverse community. Students are prepared for college after boarding at Athenian!

Department Director: Donald Paige

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

No. of Girls Dorms: 2

No. of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • One dorm has two separate sections: one boys and one girls
  • total 60 boarding students and 60 faculty and their family who live on campus: total over 120 people live on campus
  • Supervised Access to San Francisco Bay Area

Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Summary: All Athenian students take part in the arts, athletic activities, and community service. Advisory groups and field trips enrich the curriculum. The San Francisco Bay Area provides many options for weekend activities and events.

Facilities

  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Pool
  • Center for Innovation and Design
  • Library

Clubs and Organizations

  • Animal Rights Club
  • Asian Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Food Council
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Jewish Student Org
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Sailing Club
  • Sexualities Club
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
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Summary: The Arts are vital at Athenian with strong programs in visual art, music, drama, dance, and chorus.
Athletics play in important role at the school with room for both the competitive player and the beginner.

Arts Department Director: Goodman Stacey

Athletics Department Director: Darek Cliff

Notable Achievements: Athletic league championships, Outstnding fine and performing arts

Arts
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Glee Club
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Stage Band
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Advanced Chorus and Band Ensembles
  • student bands
Interscholastic Sports
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Dance
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting
  • Yoga
 

Summary: Athenian's college counselors support students in finding colleges that fit them well. Athenian graduates gain admisssion to wide variety of outstanding colleges from all the Univ. of CA campuses, to all the Ivy League campuses, Stanford and many more.

Department Director: Mark Van Warmerdam & Amy Wintermeyer

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 99.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

New York University 13 graduates
University of Califonia, Berkeley 13 graduates
University of California, Davis 11 graduates
University of California, Santa Cruz 13 graduates
University of Colorado, Boulder 14 graduates

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading 580 710
Mathematics 590 720
Writing 580 720

Notable Alumni

Greg Sherwood Cohelen (Class of 1969) Emmy Award winning, Public Broadcasting Anchor, former Athenian trustee

Phillip Bennett (Class of 1977) "The Secret Life of Caves" PBS (Nova), BBC, Smithsonian, Nature; U. of TX, Prof. of Geology

Joan Haratani (Class of 1975) Attorney, Recent President, San Francisco Bar Assocation

Carol Moldaw (Class of 1974) Extensively published poet, novelist, Field Prize Winner, former Athenian trustee

Korsheid Nusrati Samad (Class of 1981) Journalist, Bureau Chief, Afgan non-profit founder

Jaqueline Thomas (Class of 1982) Former Nike Executive, former Athenian trustee

Andrew Wistrich (Class of 1969) United States District Magistrate Judge, former Athenian trustee


Quotes from Alumni

With a balance of challenge and nurturing, Athenian encourages you to experience and connect with academics, athletics, and the arts. I pursied my passions and was inetllectually confident in college.

-Sarah Ames, Class of 2005, Attended Vassar College


Athenian contributed to my growth as an intellectual and individual, helping me understand my role as a citizen of hte world. I will contbrute to society, thanks to Athenian's supportive atmosphere.

-Carmen Jimenez-Robbins, Class of 2005, Attended Brown University


Athenian welcomed me with open arms. I flourished and could feel myself becoming academically stronger. I left with a better understanding of myself, other people, and of being open to new ideas.

-Eric Wishom, Class of 2007, Attended Stanford University


 

Summary: Summer English Language program, residential program for international students;
summer school; and camps for local students

Department Director: Nagramada Nancy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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