The Athenian School

Danville
California
United States

Overview

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.

Academics

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 Richard Bradford

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Mathmatics championships Debate championships Student written and directed theater productions

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

    Religion / Philosophy

    • Moral Philosophy
    • Philosophy
    • Social Justice

    Humanities / Social Sciences

    • Economics

    Sciences

    • Anatomy
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Science
    • Geology
    • Marine Biology
    • Physics
    • Physiology

    Math

      Computer Studies

      • Multimedia
      • Computer Programming
      • Computer Science

      Music

      • Band
      • Choral Music
      • History of Jazz
      • Music History

      Performing / Visual Arts

        Special Programs

        • Study Abroad
        • Community Service
        • Exchange Programs
        • Outdoor Education
        • Robotics

        Distinctive or New Programs

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        Campus Life

        Dorm Life

        Number of Dorms: 4

        Average Students Per Dorm: 20

        Number of Girls Dorms: 2

        Number of Boys Dorms: 2

        Dorm Amenities

        • Laundry Facilities
        • Lounge
        • Wireless Internet

        Other Dorm Amenities

        One dorm has two separate sections: one boys and one girls that total 60 boarding students and 60 faculty and their family who live on campus. A total over 120 people live on campus Supervised Access to San Francisco Bay Area

        Student Life

        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
        • Basketball Court
        • Fitness Center
        • Indoor Basketball Court
        • Pool
        • Volleyball Court

        Other Facilities

        • Center for Innovation and Design
        • Library

        Clubs & Organizations

        • Animal Rights Club
        • Asian Club
        • Community Service
        • Computer Club
        • Diversity Club
        • Dorm Proctors
        • Drama Club
        • Environmental Club
        • Food Council
        • Honor Council
        • International Club
        • Investment Club
        • Jewish Student Organization
        • Literary Magazine
        • Math Club
        • Mock Trial
        • Model UN
        • Newspaper
        • Peer Counseling
        • Peer Tutoring
        • Photography Club
        • Sailing Club
        • Sexualities Club
        • Student Government
        • Student Publications
        • Theater Club
        • Weightlifting Club
        • Yearbook
        • Yoga Club

        Arts & Athletics

        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: Stacey Goodman

        Athletics Department Director:

        Notable Achievements: Athletic league championships Outstnding fine and performing arts

        Arts

          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

          Graduates

          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.

          College Information

          Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

          Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
          25th percentile 580 590 580
          75th percentile 710 720 720

          College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

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

          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

          “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
          “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 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

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          Vital Information

          Student Body Type: Coed

          Total Boarding: 31

          Total Day: 469

          Total Enrollment: 530

          Boys: 264

          Girls: 266

          Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

          Day Grades Offered: 6-12

          School Type: Middle, High School

          Dress Code: Casual

          Applications Accepted: SAO

          Application Deadline: January 14th

          Tuition & Financial Aid

          7-Day Boarding: $65,420

          5-Day Boarding: $65,420

          Day Tuition Fee: $41,000

          Need-Based Aid: Offered

          Payment Plans: Offered

          Students Receiving Aid: 22%

          Average Awarded: $26,000

          School Finances

          Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

          Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

          Average Merit Scholarship: $

          Current Endowment Amount: $950,000

          Contact

          2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

          Danville, California United States

          925 362 7223

          Director of Admissions: Christopher Beeson

          Admissions Phone: 925 362 7223

          Fax: 925 362 7228

          Email: [email protected]

          Website: http://www.athenian.org

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