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Sierra Canyon School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • CHATSWORTH, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade A+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
December 15
Application Fee
$150
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
None

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$40,770
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
$15,500
From Sierra Canyon School

Sierra Canyon School is a Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 experience that equips students to rethink the familiar and embrace the unknown. It is a place where ingenious teachers, intrepid students, and forward-thinking leaders work together to shape an education on the adventurous edge. Teachers create hands-on learning experiences in the classroom, on the stage, on the playing field and court, and on life-changing journeys. Graduates are primed to excel at the finest colleges and universities, forge purposeful careers, and employ their unshakable optimism to improve the wider world.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1340
140 responses
Average ACT
30
73 responses

Trailblazers from Around the World

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For many years, Sierra Canyon School has enrolled international students in Grades 7-12 who thrive in a challenging academic program that provides opportunities for students to participate in the arts, sports, clubs, and more. Sierra Canyon students are highly prepared for entry into top universities in the United States and abroad.

Culture & Safety

Poll
72%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 52 responses
  • Athletic events, holiday parties, Gala,
    19%
  • Graduation
    17%
  • Homecoming, Bollywood, Grandparent Day, Peak Week
    15%
  • Candlelighting, solar car races, the Fair,
    13%
  • Spirit Week
    13%
  • Homecoming
    10%
  • Pep rallies
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,154
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$20,000
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
4 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    No data available  

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
Poll
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responses

Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade D
Median Household Income
$108,221
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,346
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$696,875
National
$244,900

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