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Eastside College Preparatory School

#9 in Best Private High Schools in San Mateo County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 6-12
  • East Palo Alto, CA
  • 138 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Sports
      A-
    Eastside College Preparatory School is a highly rated, private, boarding school located in East Palo Alto, CA. It has 336 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    1041 Myrtle St
    East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    Telephone
    (650) 688-0850
    Website
    eastside.org

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
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    Average SAT
    1170
    157 responses
    Average ACT
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Sports Events (Basketball & Volleyball)
      48%
    • Spirit Week Dance Battle
      36%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • Senior Nights
      4%
    • Spoken Word
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    336
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    64%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses
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    Eastside College Preparatory School Reviews

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    Eastside definitely prepares you for college. However, the faculty definitely underestimates the abilities of the students and especially the parents. Since Eastside is a school that serves students from underrepresented backgrounds they tend to believe that the parents of students are incompetent. The school is also very controlling of what the students do. The schedules are organized and set in stone and students must attend summer classes at the school. There is little opportunity to do things outside of the school. Even when it comes to applying for colleges and universities the college advisor tends to convince students to shy away from schools Eastside students have never attended. Other than these issues, the school definitely prepares you for college.
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    It's a really small school so it's really supportive to the students. It only has 270 people and it's privately funded. Every student has a sponsor that pays 19,000$ of their tuition. Being at this school is really mentally draining and difficult, so it's a really good college preparatory school, that also sends 100% of their students to 4 year colleges, which makes me feel really safe and ready for a bright future when attending the school.
    My experience in Eastside was great. I was able to learn various things about our community and about the larger society. Although the academics were challenging, I feel prepared for college and I am excited to explore the world. I would not be the person I would be today without Eastside. I encourage middle schoolers to attend in they are up for the challenge.