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

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Moral Philosophy
• Philosophy
• Social Justice

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics

Sciences

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

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science

Music

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

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Publications
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

Special Programs

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

Distinctive or New Programs

Amazing International Programs: Exchanges Service Conferences Nationally Award-winning Service Learning Program Extraordinary Wilderness Program Required In Grade 11 Airplane Construction Project Award-winning Robotics Team Mandarin Chinese Lang

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

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

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Dance
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Portfolio
• Pottery
• Publications
• Sculpture
• Stagecraft
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• 3-D Art
• Modern Dance

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.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Notable Alumni

Quotes From Alumni