Excelsior School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Arcadia, CA
41 W Santa Clara St, Arcadia, CA 91007
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Arcadia since at least 2011
In Arcadia, California, Excelsior School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 80 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 80
- Teachers
- 8.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 42 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of independent high schools in California.
- Compared with 61 independent high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Excelsior School
What grades does Excelsior School serve?
Excelsior School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Excelsior School?
About 80 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Excelsior School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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