Study Abroad
School Information – High School
Summa Cum Laude: with the Highest Distinction
The Harker School
The Harker School boasts a top-notch academic program, prestige, and school tradition that it has kept for well over 100 years. It is located in San Jose, better know for one of its counties, the Silicon Valley. With its well-planned programs and the dedication of its teachers, the Harker School helps students prepare for their personal endeavors and leads students to not only nurture their passion for learning but also cultivate intellectual curiosity. As the first-place holder of music, ars, math, science, and many other subjects in the Bay Area, it also boasts outstanding acceptance rates to top universities.
Founded: 1893
Located: San Jose, CA
Grades: K-12
Student Count: 1854
Student to Instructor Ratio: 10:1
<Average SAT scores>
Reading: 708
Math: 735
Writing: 731
Head-Royce School
Located on the beautiful Oakland Hills, the Head-Royce School is a K-12 College preparatory school that boasts a 120-year-old tradition of academic excellence. The Head-Royce School selects only the best students through qualifying tests, document screenings, interviews, and more. The highly-educated and academically decorated teachers have an average of 12 years of teaching experience, and the classes are small with a student: instructor ratio of 8:1.
Founded: 1887
Located: Oakland Hills, CA
Grades: K-12
Student Count: 877
Instructor Count: 109
<Average SAT scores>
Reading: 691
Math: 697
Writing: 707
The Athenian School
Located at the entrance to the beautiful Diablo Public Park, the Athenian School is one of the few boarding schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Large campus contains a library, dormitory, and other convenient facilities for students on a natural, beautiful campus. The Athenian School teaches its students with a focus on every student’s intelligent development, self-worth, sensitivity, physical development, civil consciousness, and leadership. One key characteristic of the Athenian School is that it not only focused on students’ intellectual development, but also on close ties with its local community, participation in community service, nature-focused research, and learning that nurtures student’s confidence and collaborative skills. As a result, it successfully admits students to the top universities and creates a generation of global leaders and independent thinkers.
Founded: 1965
Located: Danville, CA
Grades: 6-12
Student Count: 473
Instructor Count: 643
<Average SAT scores>
Reading: 622
Math: 660
Writing: 643
Quarry Lane School
First founded in 1991, the Quarry Lane School is located in the Dublin and Pleasanton area. Despite its relatively short history, it is the only school in the San Francisco Bay Area that offers a full suite of IB courses. Students who take IB courses are 7-15% more likely to be accepted to the top universities as compared to those who do not. MORE THAN 75% of its students are recognized as gifted and talented. Furthermore, students are actively involved in robotics, sports, and other activities, excelling in various areas of pursuit outside of academics.
Founded: 1965
Located: Danville, CA
Grades: 6-12
Student Count: 473
Instructor Count: 643
<Average SAT scores>
Reading: 622
Math: 660
Writing: 643
