Orinda Academy
- Private
- ORINDA, CA
Private School
Orinda Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private
- 9-12
- ORINDA, CA
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Sportsgrade C
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$42,950
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
30%
Average Financial Aid
$10,000
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1170
11 responses
Average ACT
31
8 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
25%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responsesPoll
25%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
76
0%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Poll
25%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 4 responsesPoll
25%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 4 responsesPoll
25%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 4 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
0%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responses- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$231,230
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,371
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$1,515,500
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Orinda Academy Reviews
Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
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I appreciate the support of the Orinda Academy community – the faculty, staff and administration take the time to get to know the families and most importantly each individual student. They recognize that each student has their own approach to studying and learning and they work with students to accommodate their learning needs while supporting academic growth. The community provides a safe place for students to be who they are as individuals and encourages students to explore their interests. OA is focused on preparing students for their future by creating an engaging learning environment. The school has a wonderful music program with student concerts held in the winter and spring. Along with offering a variety of performing art classes, there are also visual art classes including digital photography and - recently added - introduction to graphic design.
Good teachers and wonderful resources if you are ever struggling with a class. Clubs are also a plus. Even though there aren't many due to a low student population, you are encouraged and can very easily make any club you're interested in.
Students also know each other relatively well and the community is tight-knit and generally very welcoming. We also recently have gotten new faculty members that have done a pretty good job in keeping the community safe especially as we returned to campus from lockdown.
However,
The academics are not top notch, and the public schools in the area are known to provide stronger academics. The diversity is still lacking but has improved significantly this year and there are no sport programs whatsoever beyond physical education.
In conclusion, go here if you want lots of academic support and tighter community. OA will do a great job at that, but go to the local public schools if you only care about the strength of academics and/or sports.
Students also know each other relatively well and the community is tight-knit and generally very welcoming. We also recently have gotten new faculty members that have done a pretty good job in keeping the community safe especially as we returned to campus from lockdown.
However,
The academics are not top notch, and the public schools in the area are known to provide stronger academics. The diversity is still lacking but has improved significantly this year and there are no sport programs whatsoever beyond physical education.
In conclusion, go here if you want lots of academic support and tighter community. OA will do a great job at that, but go to the local public schools if you only care about the strength of academics and/or sports.
Orinda Academy provides a high level of support and accommodations for students with learning differences. For example: getting a meeting scheduled with a team of student support staff, can often be arranged for the next day -- the level of support for students (and parents) is beyond outstanding. When students are having a rough day, the staff notices quickly and gets involved. Having adults who care about your student, with them every day, makes a huge difference in personal development and academic achievement.
The students are happy, they work well together, the teachers are great and care about their students. The student population is diverse, and your student will be welcome, and acknowledged for his or her strengths.
The students are happy, they work well together, the teachers are great and care about their students. The student population is diverse, and your student will be welcome, and acknowledged for his or her strengths.