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.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
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Chinese Student Mgmt












#58 USA Boarding School
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School Gallery (31)
Matriculation
All graduates (2019-2022) | ||
3 | Stanford University | 1 + |
3 | Yale University | 1 + |
6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
7 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
9 | California Institute of Technology | 1 + |
10 | Duke University | 1 + |
10 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
13 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
15 | Rice University | 1 + |
15 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
18 | Columbia University | 1 + |
20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
22 | Emory University | 1 + |
25 | New York University | 1 + |
25 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
25 | University of Southern California | 1 + |
36 | Boston College | 1 + |
36 | University of Rochester | 1 + |
38 | University of Texas at Austin | 1 + |
Chinese graduates (2020) | ||
25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 7
Calculus AB | Calculus BC | French Language and Culture |
Spanish Language and Culture | Statistics | Chinese Language and Culture |
Computer Science A |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2022, 132 students took
a total of 232 AP exams,
66% resulted in scores of 4+,
84% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
20
Choir | Dance | Music |
Music Production | Theater | 3D Design |
Ceramics | Digital Art | Drawing |
Filmmaking | Glass | Painting |
Photography | Portfolio | Printmaking |
Sculpture | Video | 2D Art |
Art | Audition |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
36
Airplane Construction Project | Asian Club | Athenian Wilderness Experience--required |
Band/Orchestra | Basketball | Capoeira |
Chorus | Community Action Board | Conditioning |
Conservative Club | Dance | Fencing |
Hiking | Independent Physical Education Option | Interim Trips--teacher-led adventuresome trips or activities |
Interweave- | Jew Crew | Latino Club |
LIterary Magazine | Music and Dance Concerts | On Campus speakers and artists |
Outdoor Adventure | Poetry Readings | QED Math Club |
Robotics Team--award-winning | Rock Climbing | Round Square |
Round Square Study Abroad | Running | Sailing |
Students of Color | Theater Productions | Ultimate Frisbee |
Weight Lifting | Yearbook | Yoga |
Data Source
FindingSchool's data comes from enthusiastic users, school officials, invited consultants and public data.
Contact Info
Website |
http://www.athenian.org |
Address |
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville, CA 94506 |
Phone Number |
925-362-7223 |
admission@athenian.org |
State/Provience |
California |
Basic Info
Year Founded |
1965 |
Campus Size |
75 acres |
Boarding Rate |
17% |
Application Info
Deadline |
01/15 |
School Code |
TOEFL:9155 SSAT:1414 ISEE:50724 |
Interview |
Skype, On Campus |
Pre Interview |
Required Vericant |
Other Accepted Scores |
TOEFL Jr., ISEE |
# of Chinese Students |
15 |
Grades open for Chinese Students |
9 -11 |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 32
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4.3 / 5
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Detailed Reviews
Total 2
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Overall
4.5 / 5 -
Academics
4.0 / 5 -
Campus
4.5 / 5 -
Student Life
4.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.5 / 5 -
Transportation
4.5 / 5
Q&A
Total 117