Southwestern Academy

San Marino

California

United States

Overview

Southwestern Academy has two campuses with our original campus located in San Marino California and our satellite campus in Rimrock Arizona. Both campuses provide a peaceful safe and beautiful space for students to thrive grow and contribute. Southwestern also offers many athletic opportunities and educational and recreational events/activities on and off campus. Our academically achieving students are diverse hailing from a variety of countries with students from nearby communities or from the western United States as well. Southwestern is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). We are a co-ed non-profit school. Our college placement is unsurpassed and our graduates’ records in college and beyond are truly extraordinary. Students Belong at Southwestern Academy!

Academics

Department Director Lauren Brunjes

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 25

Number of AP Courses Offered: 17

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 38%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Classical History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Spanish
American Sign Language
English as a Second Language

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia

Music

Band
Choral Music
Composition
Electronic Music
Music Appreciation
Music History

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Portfolio
Publications
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
3-D Art

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Physical Education
Science Research

Distinctive or New Programs

Expanded Visual And Performing Arts Offerings Including Fashion Design Animation Computer Graphics Digital Photography Instrumental Music. Music Teacher Has Strong Background In Ethnomusicology Two Campus Experiences Residential City And Redrock Ra

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 23

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Indoor Pool
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Outdoor Fitness Center

Clubs & Organizations

Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Horseback Riding
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Summary: Southwestern Academy offers an arts program that’s varied and rich, offering students a wide variety of media for learning and expression. Southwestern students act as a community in the classroom, on the sports fields, and outdoors. It’s all about teamwork. Our teams have won 77 championships since our founding. Everyone has a chance to be a superstar in Southwestern sports, no matter what your previous experience. At Southwestern, everyone plays. We offer varsity and junior varsity sports against other schools in our leagues—our teams are called the Southwestern Sun.

Arts Department Director: John Kohn

Athletics Department Director: Robert Gibbs

Arts

Acting
Animation
Art History
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Portfolio
Publications
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Theater Arts
3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Badminton
Basketball
Bowling
Camping
Cross Country Running
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Outdoor Education
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Summary: Our in-depth college counseling helps match students to the right schools and prepares them for the challenges of university life. Our college and university counselor coordinates the search process with the assistance of the heads of each academic area.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Summer Programs

Summary: SUMMER ADVENTURES at Southwestern Academy offers students in grades 7th-12th a summer program that uniquely combines classroom education with fun exciting and memorable activities allowing students to enjoy their summer while exploring new opportunities in and out of the classroom. These programs include classes to earn credits for graduation while exploring and enhancing one's knowledge of Southern California and Northern Arizona's rich artistic cultural and historic wonders. Classes for enrichment and English as a Second Language (ESL) are also offered with weekly excursions to local sites. Students Belong at Southwestern Academy where they can excel and grow in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Department Director: Lin Sisi

Summer Adventures Program

Description: Our Summer Adventures Program combines classroom education with fun activities. Students can enjoy summer while earning school credits toward graduation or retaking classes. Intensive courses in ESL as well as SAT and TOEFL preparation are also available. Held on both the San Marino and Beaver Creek Ranch Campuses, Summer Adventures is offered for grades 7-12. There are many opportunities for good times, afternoon sports, and weekly field trips.

Director: Lin Sisi

Application Deadline:

Start Date: June 14, 2021

End Date: September 3, 2021

Tuition From: 11550

Tuition To: 19950

Website: https://www.southwesternacademy.edu/summeradventures/

Boarding:

Financial Aid Available:

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 10%

Average Merit Scholarship: 16,000

Current Endowment Amount: $4,140,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 110

Total Day: 34

Total Enrollment: 144

Boys: 91

Girls: 53

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: 6-12

School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Formal

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: January 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $44,600

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $20,850

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 20%

Average Awarded: $20,000

School Finances