School for Independent Learners
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Los Altos, CA
909 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Los Altos since at least 2011
School for Independent Learners is an independent private school in Los Altos, California, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 225 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 1025% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 225
- Teachers
- 29.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 117 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 200 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 70% 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 School for Independent Learners
What grades does School for Independent Learners serve?
School for Independent Learners serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend School for Independent Learners?
About 225 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at School for Independent Learners?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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