School Overview
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Community
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The Buckley School prides itself on having a 4-Fold Plan of Education - providing students with academic training, ability to participate in athletics, as well as having creative expression through the arts, and a strong moral education.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$56,800
Enrollment
830
International Students
7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
62%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1391
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
14
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 1 + |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 + |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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European History
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Beach Volleyball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Adopt a Classroom
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Admission Ambassadors
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Avocado Club
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Biology Club
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Black Student Union
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Book Club
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Adopt a Classroom
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Admission Ambassadors
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Avocado Club
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Biology Club
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Black Student Union
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Book Club
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Business Club
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Car Club
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Children’s Hospital
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Chinese Club
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Climbing Club
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Common Ground
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Community Service Club
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Computer Science
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Creative Writing Club
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Culture Club
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Diversity Club
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Explore LA
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F.I.T.E.
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French Club
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Genders and Sexualities Alliance
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Generation of Change
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Girls Who Code
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Girls Up
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Hamilton Club
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Impact Charity
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Interact
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Israeli Club
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K-Pop Dance
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Latin Club
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LEARN Club
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Locks of Love
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Magic: The Gathering
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Middle School Griffin Pride
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Mock Trial
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Model Unity Nations
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National Junior Honor Society
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Neuro Psych Club
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People for Animals Without
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Shelter (PAWS)
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Persian Club
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Photography Club
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Pre-Med Club
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Red Army
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Robotics
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Russian Club
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Schools on Wheels
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WeRI
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Theater for Change
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UNICEF
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Writing Fellows
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Arts
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Ceramics
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Ceramics
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Metal
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Buckley School
Tell me a bit about The Buckley School.
The Buckley School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1933 , and currently has about 830 students, 7.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.buckley.org/page.
For more official information, please visit https://www.buckley.org/page.
Does The Buckley School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Buckley School is offering 25 AP courses.
The Buckley School also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Buckley School also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Buckley School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.19% go to top 25, and about 2.6% 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 The Buckley School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Buckley 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 The Buckley School?
The day tuition for The Buckley School in 2024 is
$56,800 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@buckley.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@buckley.org .
Where is The Buckley School located?
The Buckley School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Buckley School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Buckley School is among the most popular schools, within top 243 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Buckley School has been favorited by 79 users.
Also The Buckley School has been favorited by 79 users.
How do I complete an application for The Buckley School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Buckley School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Buckley School’s official site: https://www.buckley.org/page or call them at 818-783-1610.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Buckley School’s official site: https://www.buckley.org/page or call them at 818-783-1610.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Buckley School?
Yes, here are few:
C And E Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School, Harvard-Westlake School and St. Francis De Sales School-CA.
The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Buckley School?
The overall rating for The Buckley School is A-.
The section ratings of The Buckley School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Buckley School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022)
3,833,995
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
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