Menlo School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 6-12
- Atherton, CA
- 62 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsB
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$42,830
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Menlo School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
795
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
Poll
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 86%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingC
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$250,001
National
$55,322Median Rent
$3,501
National
$949Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$184,700Menlo School Reviews
62 reviews
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While I may not have personally had the most amazing experience at Menlo, I cannot deny that it is a phenomenal school. The teachers that I had during my time at Menlo were the most passionate and inspirational people who care so much about their students, not just as students but also as people. While the school is somewhat lacking in advanced humanities classes, the programs for people going into STEM are absolutely amazing. Menlo was undoubtedly difficult both academically and socially, but going into college, that meant I was more than prepared. Thank you to Menlo — even though they weren’t my favorite, my 4 years at Menlo prepared me for college in ways I didn’t realize until I got here.
Menlo School prepares their students for college extremely well, but the amount of pressure to take AP/honors classes as well as applying to as many schools possible is unhealthy. The mental health programs at the school are extremely lacking.
Menlo has offered me so many opportunities for exploration.
Just one example is Knight School, a week of experiential learning courses. I’ve explored California, learning about marine biology in a boat on the Channel Islands for a week, as well as Death Valley. All of these opportunities require so much trust, and Menlo is a community of total trust in students' integrity, which makes a huge difference.
In the classroom, I’ve explored all subjects with a unique joy that Menlo brings to learning. My math teacher brought cake and we had a full-fledged party when we learned the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Lastly, Menlo has helped me discover myself. I understand so much more about what matters to me and how I learn best. The Menlo community is incredibly caring, close-knit, and all my teachers have made efforts to know my classmates and me personally.
Just one example is Knight School, a week of experiential learning courses. I’ve explored California, learning about marine biology in a boat on the Channel Islands for a week, as well as Death Valley. All of these opportunities require so much trust, and Menlo is a community of total trust in students' integrity, which makes a huge difference.
In the classroom, I’ve explored all subjects with a unique joy that Menlo brings to learning. My math teacher brought cake and we had a full-fledged party when we learned the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Lastly, Menlo has helped me discover myself. I understand so much more about what matters to me and how I learn best. The Menlo community is incredibly caring, close-knit, and all my teachers have made efforts to know my classmates and me personally.