School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
B+
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B
Community
A-
Reviews
B+
Our mission is to offer a college-preparatory education of the highest quality with a solid traditional academic curriculum. We foster a community based upon mutual respect where students can develop their academic, artistic, and leadership abilities. We create a safe environment of tolerance and respect for the individual, nurtured in a context of cultural and economic diversity. GBK offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and we have established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our students perform well on standardized tests, but our primary goals are to develop critical thinking and to nurture creativity and intellectual curiosity. We strive to create a warm and friendly educational environment, where students gain confidence and see learning as a pleasurable lifelong journey.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$52,300
Enrollment
171
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
AP
9
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
12
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2020-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 + |
| Art #5 | California College of the Arts | 1 + |
| Art #6 | Art Center College of Design | 1 + |
| NHL Stenden Netherlands | 1 + | |
| Royal Veterinary College England | 1 + | |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| Trinity College Ireland | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024) Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(9)|
Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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United States Government and Politics
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Sports
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Sailing
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Sailing
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(24)|
Arcade and Table Games
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Cheer Club
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Cooking Club
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D&D Club
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Garden Club
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Media Production Club
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Arcade and Table Games
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Cheer Club
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Cooking Club
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D&D Club
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Garden Club
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Media Production Club
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Sports Talk Club
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3D Printing Club
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Accelerated Math Circle (HS)
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The Acorn: Kirby’s Nonfiction Journal
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Chess Club
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Black Student Union
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The Blank Slate
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GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
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Strategy/Board/Card Games Club
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Yearbook Club
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Community Involvement Club
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Entrepreneurship Club
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Environmental Activism Club
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Ethics Bowl
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Improv and Drama Club
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Interrobang
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the Literary Magazine
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JSA (Junior State of America)
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Arts
(11)|
Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Dance
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Drama
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Dance
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Drama
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Orchestra
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String
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Photography
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Portfolio
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2D Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Kirby School
Tell me a bit about Kirby School.
Kirby School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1994 , and currently has about 171 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://kirby.org/.
For more official information, please visit https://kirby.org/.
Does Kirby School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kirby School is offering 9 AP courses.
Kirby School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Kirby School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kirby School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 33.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 20.83% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Kirby School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kirby School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Kirby School?
The day tuition for Kirby School in 2024 is
$52,300 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@kirby.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@kirby.org .
Where is Kirby School located?
Kirby School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 25 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Kirby School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kirby School is among the most popular schools, within top 445 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Kirby School has been favorited by 24 users.
Also Kirby School has been favorited by 24 users.
How do I complete an application for Kirby School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kirby School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Kirby School’s official site: https://kirby.org/ or call them at 831-423-0658.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Kirby School’s official site: https://kirby.org/ or call them at 831-423-0658.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Kirby School?
Yes, here are few:
The Bay School, MCP Middle & High School and Santa Cruz Waldorf School.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Kirby School?
The overall rating for Kirby School is B+.
The section ratings of Kirby School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Kirby School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022)
948,279
Cost of Living
Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport
San Jose International Airport
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