Overview

Fairmont Preparatory Academy is a private, college preparatory high school founded located in sunny and scenic Anaheim, California. Fairmont offers a rigorous academic curriculum that features 25 AP courses as well as specialized programs including an IB Diploma Program, an Advanced Math Program, an Advanced Science and Engineering Program, and an International Business Program. The school also offers a several courses not commonly offered in high school, such as Computer Science, Digital Multimedia, Fashion Design, Film, Forensics, and Speech. Fairmont's results are reflected in their graduates: 91% percent of graduates from the Class of 2017 who applied were accepted to a Top 100 National University (as recognized by the 2017 U.S. News and World Report, Top National Universities), and earned over $2.3 million in scholarships for their first year of university.
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Official information of Fairmont Private Schools in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
B+ Matriculation
A Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B- Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $40,420
Day S. Tuition: $40,420
# of Students: 433
Teacher:Student: 1:13
International Student: 40%
AP Courses: 27
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 49%
SAT: 1250/1600
#170

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#12 Duke University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#24 University of Michigan 1
#24 University of Southern California 1
#26 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
LAC #6 Claremont McKenna College 1
#35 Boston College 1
#35 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#35 University of California: Irvine 1
#35 University of California: San Diego 1
#39 University of California: Davis 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#53 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#53 Purdue University 1
#53 Santa Clara University 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#58 Syracuse University 1
#58 University of Washington 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 Loyola Marymount University 1
#76 American University 1
#88 University of California: Riverside 1
#88 University of San Diego 1
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of California: Merced 1
#107 Whittier College 1
LAC #22 Barnard College 1
#124 Chapman University 1
#133 University of the Pacific 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
#137 George Mason University 1
LAC #28 Scripps College 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
LAC #47 Dickinson College 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Bentley University 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Northridge 1
Fullerton College 1
Irvine Valley College 1
Laguna College of Art and Design 1
Mount San Antonio College 1
Orange Coast College 1
Penn State Harrisburg 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Saddleback College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of Visual Arts 1
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of Northern Colorado 1
Vanguard University of Southern California 1
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AP Courses

(Total 27)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Computer Science Principles
Microeconomics
Psychology
English Literature and Composition
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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IB Courses

(Total 18)
IB Business and Management
IB Philosophy
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Mathematics
IB Film
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Business and Management
IB Philosophy
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Mathematics
IB Film
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB English A: Language and Literature
IB English A: Literature
IB Chinese
IB Chinese ab Initio
IB Spanish
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB History of the Americas
IB Math Studies
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Badminton
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Arts

(Total 8)
Chamber Choir
Choir
Improvisation
Music
Theater
Digital Media
Film
Studio Art
Chamber Choir
Choir
Improvisation
Music
Theater
Digital Media
Film
Studio Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 47)
Art
Badminton Club
Key Club
Prep Plus
Red Cross
Robotics
Speech & Debate
Student Government
Physics Club
Model United Nations
Art
Badminton Club
Key Club
Prep Plus
Red Cross
Robotics
Speech & Debate
Student Government
Physics Club
Model United Nations
The Dessert Club
Travel Week
Visual and Performing Arts
Chess
Film Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1953
Campus Size: 15 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: TOFEL, IELTS, ISEPA
School Code:
TOEFL: B394

TOEFL

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 26)
Recommended
C 5.0 (1 reviews)
Recommended
Boarding
The Webb Schools United States Flag
4.8 (70 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about Fairmont Private Schools

01.
Tell me a bit about Fairmont Private Schools.
Fairmont Private Schools is Co-ed private day school located in Long Beach, California, US. It was founded 1953 , and currently has about 433 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.fairmontprepacademy.com/.
02.
Does Fairmont Private Schools have rigorous academic requirements?
Fairmont Private Schools is offering 27 AP courses.

Fairmont Private Schools also have 49% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Fairmont Private Schools students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended Williams College, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania and California Institute of Technology.
04.
What is the application requirement for Fairmont Private Schools?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fairmont Private Schools’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Fairmont Private Schools’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Fairmont Private Schools in 2024 is $40,420, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@utphighschools.com .
06.
Where is Fairmont Private Schools located?
Fairmont Private Schools is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Long Beach, which is about 17 miles away from school. Most families can choose Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Fairmont Private Schools on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fairmont Private Schools is among the most popular schools, within top 208 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fairmont Private Schools has been favorited by 98 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Fairmont Private Schools?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fairmont Private Schools. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fairmont Private Schools’s official site: http://www.fairmontprepacademy.com/ or call them at 714-234-2771.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Fairmont Private Schools?
Yes, here are few: Anaheim Discovery Christian School, Servite High School and Acaciawood School.

The closest major city is Long Beach. You can find out more schools near Long Beach here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Fairmont Private Schools?
The overall rating for Fairmont Private Schools is B+.

The section ratings of Fairmont Private Schools are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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