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School Overview

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Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews A+
Elite Education, Coastal Location Largest Boarding School in California Nationally Recognized Athletics Innovative Learning, Rooted in Joy
Stevenson School is a leading boarding school located in Pebble Beach, just 800 yards off the Pacific coast. With a strong California foundation and a global perspective, Stevenson offers an inspired education where curiosity and joy thrive alongside challenge and excellence.

Guided by our school motto, Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (gentle in manner, resolute in deed), we foster a community where students engage thoughtfully with each other and the world. Strengthened by, in the words of our school prayer, "the strength to encounter that which is to come," we prepare students for success in school and beyond, nurturing a lifelong passion for learning, achievement, and purpose.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$80,600
Enrollment
510
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
63%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$62 million
AP
16
Average SAT Score
1305
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
14
Boarding %
55

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
LAC #4 Pomona College 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +

AP Scores

(2023-2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
378
Number of tests taken
508
27%
32%
24%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(16)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Latin
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Chemistry
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Japanese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics 1
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(28)
Advanced Choir
Advanced Radio & Media
Advanced Acting
Ceramics 2 Honors
Advanced Making Movies
English 2 Honors—Language and Power
Advanced Choir
Advanced Radio & Media
Advanced Acting
Ceramics 2 Honors
Advanced Making Movies
English 2 Honors—Language and Power
English 3 Honors—Voices of American Literature
The Modern World Honors
Honors Semester History Courses
Algebra Honors
Geometry Honors
Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry/Precalculus (AATP)
Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry/Precalculus Honors (AATP Honors)
Statistics Honors
Advanced Concepts in Math
Multivariable Calculus Honors
Science 2 Honors
Environmental Science Honors
Advanced Programming
Engineering Capstone Honors
French 2 Honors
French 3 Honors
Japanese 2 Honors
Japanese 3 Honors
Latin 2 Honors
Latin 3 Honors
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3 Honors
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Football
Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(29)
Investment Club
Junior State of America
Future Problem Solving
Interact
Ethics Bowl
Model United Nations
Investment Club
Junior State of America
Future Problem Solving
Interact
Ethics Bowl
Model United Nations
Mock Trial
RIS Club
Tusitala—Student-run newspaper
Vailima—Student literary magazine
Spyglass—Student yearbook
BSU: Black Student Union
LSU: Latinx Student Union
GSA: Gender-Sexuality Alliance
JSU: Jewish Student Union
APISU: Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Union
MRSU: Multi-racial student union
NSU: Neuro-Divergent Student Union
SAME: South Asian and Middle Eastern Affinity space
Space for female-identifying students
MOCA: Men of Culture Alliance (open to all male identified students)
International Student Coalition
Dogs of Stevenson
Public Health
Save Our Surf
Animation Creation
Alternative Sustainable Fashion
Digital Art
Astronomy
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Arts

(21)
Music
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Music
Acting
Band
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Music Production
Music Theory
String
Theater
2D Design
Ceramics
Digital Art
Digital Photography
Drawing
Filmmaking
Media
Photo
Photography
Architecture
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Contact Info

http://www.stevensonschool.org
3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-625-8300
info@stevensonschool.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 60 acres
Boarding Rate: 55%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,SSAT,PSAT,SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8081
SSAT: 6082

Frequently Ask Questions about Stevenson School

Tell me a bit about Stevenson School.
Stevenson School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 510 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stevensonschool.org.
Does Stevenson School have rigorous academic requirements?
Stevenson School is offering 16 AP courses.

In recent years, 32 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Stevenson School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Stevenson School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 22.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.21% go to top 25, and about 3.05% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Stevenson School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Stevenson School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Stevenson School?
The total fee for Stevenson School in 2024 is $80,600 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 info@stevensonschool.org .
Where is Stevenson School located?
Stevenson School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Stevenson School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Stevenson School is among the most popular schools, within top 15 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Stevenson School has been favorited by 1048 users.
How do I complete an application for Stevenson School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Stevenson School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Stevenson School’s official site: http://www.stevensonschool.org or call them at 831-625-8300.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Stevenson School?
Yes, here are few: Monte Vista Christian School, Santa Catalina School and Monterey Bay Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Stevenson School?
The overall rating for Stevenson School is A.

The section ratings of Stevenson School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews

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Cost of Living Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport San Jose International Airport

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