The Athenian School

Danville
California
United States

Overview

Located on 75 beautiful acres, Athenian is the San Francisco Bay Area's only nonsectarian boarding school. Talented and diverse students become life-long learners and confident successful adults with a deep understanding of themselves, extraordinary skills for achievement, and the compassion to make a positive difference in the world. Distinguishing features: amazing international programs, robotics, town meeting, service, and wilderness experiences. Vitually 100% attend 4-yr colleges, including: Berkeley (& all UCs), Brown, Columbia, Stanford, USC, Wellesley, and U. of Pennsylvania, among many others.

Academics

Summary: Athenian's teachers know each student, engaging, supporting, and challenging when needed. From global core courses to advanced seminars and applied science, Athenian classes involve students actively.

Department Director Richard Bradford

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Mathmatics championships Debate championships Student written and directed theater productions

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry

History

  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

  • Moral Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Social Justice

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Economics

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Physics
  • Physiology

Math

    Computer Studies

    • Multimedia
    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Science

    Music

    • Band
    • Choral Music
    • History of Jazz
    • Music History

    Performing / Visual Arts

    • Acting
    • Animation
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Directing
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Graphic Design
    • Journalism
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Publications
    • Sculpture
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Special Programs

    • Study Abroad
    • Community Service
    • Exchange Programs
    • Outdoor Education
    • Robotics

    Distinctive or New Programs

    • Amazing International Programs: Exchanges Service Conferences Nationally Award-winning Service Learning Program Extraordinary Wilderness Program Required In Grade 11 Airplane Construction Project Award-winning Robotics Team Mandarin Chinese Lang

    Campus Life

    Dorm Life

    Number of Dorms: 4

    Average Students Per Dorm: 20

    Number of Girls Dorms: 2

    Number of Boys Dorms: 2

    Dorm Amenities

    • Laundry Facilities
    • Lounge
    • Wireless Internet

    Other Dorm Amenities

    One dorm has two separate sections: one boys and one girls that total 60 boarding students and 60 faculty and their family who live on campus. A total over 120 people live on campus Supervised Access to San Francisco Bay Area

    Student Life

    All Athenian students take part in the arts, athletic activities, and community service. Advisory groups and field trips enrich the curriculum. The San Francisco Bay Area provides many options for weekend activities and events.

    Facilities

    • Baseball Field
    • Basketball Court
    • Fitness Center
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • Pool
    • Volleyball Court

    Other Facilities

    • Center for Innovation and Design
    • Library

    Clubs & Organizations

    • Animal Rights Club
    • Asian Club
    • Community Service
    • Computer Club
    • Diversity Club
    • Dorm Proctors
    • Drama Club
    • Environmental Club
    • Food Council
    • Honor Council
    • International Club
    • Investment Club
    • Jewish Student Organization
    • Literary Magazine
    • Math Club
    • Mock Trial
    • Model UN
    • Newspaper
    • Peer Counseling
    • Peer Tutoring
    • Photography Club
    • Sailing Club
    • Sexualities Club
    • Student Government
    • Student Publications
    • Theater Club
    • Weightlifting Club
    • Yearbook
    • Yoga Club

    Arts & Athletics

    Summary: The Arts are vital at Athenian with strong programs in visual art, music, drama, dance, and chorus. Athletics play in important role at the school with room for both the competitive player and the beginner.

    Arts Department Director: Stacey Goodman

    Athletics Department Director:

    Notable Achievements: Athletic league championships Outstnding fine and performing arts

    Arts

    • Acting
    • Animation
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Directing
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Graphic Design
    • Journalism
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Portfolio
    • Pottery
    • Publications
    • Sculpture
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Theater Arts
    • Theater Design
    • 3-D Art
    • Modern Dance

    Interscholastic Sports

    • Badminton
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country Running
    • Equestrian
    • Golf
    • Sailing
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling

    Recreational Sports

    • Dance
    • Hiking
    • Outdoor Education
    • Rock Climbing
    • Sailing
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Weight Lifting
    • Yoga

    Graduates

    Summary: Athenian's college counselors support students in finding colleges that fit them well. Athenian graduates gain admisssion to wide variety of outstanding colleges from all the Univ. of CA campuses, to all the Ivy League campuses, Stanford and many more.

    College Information

    Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

    Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
    25th percentile 580 590 580
    75th percentile 710 720 720

    College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

    University of California, Santa Cruz: 13
    University of Colorado, Boulder: 14
    New York University: 13
    University of California, Davis: 11
    University of Califonia, Berkeley: 13

    Notable Alumni

    Greg Sherwood Cohelen

    Class of 1969

    Emmy Award winning Public Broadcasting Anchor former Athenian trustee

    Phillip Bennett

    Class of 1977

    The Secret Life of Caves" PBS (Nova) BBC Smithsonian Nature; U. of TX Prof. of Geology"

    Joan Haratani

    Class of 1975

    Attorney Recent President San Francisco Bar Assocation

    Carol Moldaw

    Class of 1974

    Extensively published poet novelist Field Prize Winner former Athenian trustee

    Korsheid Nusrati Samad

    Class of 1981

    Journalist Bureau Chief Afgan non-profit founder

    Jaqueline Thomas

    Class of 1982

    Former Nike Executive former Athenian trustee

    Andrew Wistrich

    Class of 1969

    United States District Magistrate Judge former Athenian trustee

    Quotes From Alumni

    “Athenian contributed to my growth as an intellectual and individual helping me understand my role as a citizen of hte world. I will contbrute to society thanks to Athenian's supportive atmosphere.”
    -, Class of 2005, Attended Brown University
    “With a balance of challenge and nurturing Athenian encourages you to experience and connect with academics athletics and the arts. I pursied my passions and was inetllectually confident in college.”
    -, Class of 2005, Attended Vassar College
    “Athenian welcomed me with open arms. I flourished and could feel myself becoming academically stronger. I left with a better understanding of myself other people and of being open to new ideas.”
    -, Class of 2007, Attended Stanford University
    “Athenian contributed to my growth as an intellectual and individual helping me understand my role as a citizen of hte world. I will contbrute to society thanks to Athenian's supportive atmosphere.”
    -Carmen Jimenez-Robbins, Class of 2005, Attended Brown University
    “With a balance of challenge and nurturing Athenian encourages you to experience and connect with academics athletics and the arts. I pursied my passions and was inetllectually confident in college.”
    -Sarah Ames, Class of 2005, Attended Vassar College
    “Athenian welcomed me with open arms. I flourished and could feel myself becoming academically stronger. I left with a better understanding of myself other people and of being open to new ideas.”
    -Eric Wishom, Class of 2007, Attended Stanford University

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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 31

    Total Day: 469

    Total Enrollment: 530

    Boys: 264

    Girls: 266

    Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

    Day Grades Offered: 6-12

    School Type: Middle, High School

    Dress Code: Casual

    Applications Accepted: SAO

    Application Deadline: January 14th

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $65,420

    5-Day Boarding: $65,420

    Day Tuition Fee: $41,000

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: 22%

    Average Awarded: $26,000

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $

    Current Endowment Amount: $950,000

    Contact

    2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

    Danville, California United States

    925 362 7223

    Director of Admissions: Christopher Beeson

    Admissions Phone: 925 362 7223

    Fax: 925 362 7228

    Email: cbeeson@athenian.org

    Website: https://www.athenian.org

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