Silicon Valley, located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, a metropolitan area in northern California, is the kingdom of today's electronics industry and computer industry, where Google, Facebook, HP, Intel, Apple are located, and educational resources are no less, and Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley are located in Silicon Valley. What are the top private schools in California's Silicon Valley?
Woodside Middle School
woodside priory school
The school is in a very good location, close to Silicon Valley, about 15 minutes by car, and 10 minutes by car from Stanford University40 various can get to the airport!
It offers 22 AP courses and is strong in technology teachingIt has set up courses such as mobile phone or computer programming, game design, digital film production, and multi-production production, and the robot has won the first place in international competitions.
The school also offers a range of humanities-based English literature readings and writingsto stimulate students' academic curiosity and expand their horizons. Through literary reading, students are encouraged to develop independent thinking and speak up through literature reading, which fosters critical thinking.
4. FS is ranked 54th in the United States in boarding high schools, NICH is ranked in A+ colleges, the top 5% of private high schools in the United States, and the private high schools in California are ranked 40 454
There are more than 30 kinds of student club activities. The school offers students a complete curriculum in visual arts, vocal music, orchestral music and drama. The women's basketball team won the interstate women's basketball championship;The rugby team went unbeaten in the Mission Trail League championship.
6. Career (2020-2023): Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Princeton University, Stanford University, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Chicago, Yale University, etc
Hack School
the harker school
1. Superior geographical location:Located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California, 16 miles from Stanford University, 16 minutes by car, close to Apple and Goole.
Excellent teachers:80% of faculty have advanced degrees, in addition to encouraging faculty to explore innovative uses of technology in the classroom, and they often report demonstrations and conversations to colleagues to share their new knowledge. The school also hosts the annual Hack Teacher Academy, co-sponsored by Silicon Valley Computer Use Educators.
3. The average SAT score is 1480 1600, and a large number of students win national and university-level scholarships every year, and receive national honors and commendations.
Huck High School's science and engineering programs are among the best in the countryThe school is well recognized and valued by local Chinese families.
The curriculum is abundantThe school's curriculum is very flexible, and the school will adjust it up and down according to the student's own level to help students make a reasonable Xi plan. The school offers 115 elective courses and 26 AP courses, making it academically challenging.
Performing arts: Including vocal music, instrumental music, ** play, stage play and dance, with an average of 11 on-campus performances per year.
Business and Entrepreneurship Program: With relevant courses and unique opportunities to leverage Silicon Valley's startup engine, the Business and Entrepreneurship program prepares students to become emerging leaders in fields such as engineering, technology, finance, marketing, hospitality, and tourism.
Speeches and debates: Curriculum and practice are combined, such as courses offered include public forums, congressional debates, speeches, Lincoln-Douglas debates, and policy debates, in addition to speech and debate teams participating in events held at Harker and across the country.
STEM projectsThe STEM curriculum is hands-on, collaborative, and project-based, providing students with experience solving real-world problems in the classroom. All STEM classes take place in Nichols Hall, a science and technology center.
10. NICH Ranking A+ Colleges, National Private High School Ranking: 130 4990, California Private High School Ranking: 30 454
11. Career Prospects (2021-2023): Stanford University (26), Brown University (4), Carnegie Mellon University (26), Columbia University (12), Cornell University (11), Dartmouth College (4), Duke University (9), Emory University (5), Harvard University (6), Johns Hopkins University (5), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (12), New York University (19), Princeton University (5), Yale University (11), University of Pennsylvania (8), University of Chicago (10), UCLA (20), UC San Diego (11), UC Berkeley (17), etc
Castilleia Secondary School
castilleja school
1.Located in Palo Alto, San Francisco, California, a 15-minute drive from Silicon Valley08 miles, 3 minutes by car。The Palo Alto region has a high level of economy, and the average income of residents is about twice the average of the California region. The area is predominantly white.
Academic Excellence:The average SAT score is 1430 1600;ACT mean score 32 36;Many students go on to top universities and UC system schools.
Curriculum:Offering 13 AP courses, Castillea has developed its own curriculum, Advanced Topics (AT), in most subjects, that can replace or even surpass AP courses.
Campus Equipment:Anita Seipp Gallery: A 1000-square-foot art gallery with rotating exhibitions of students and professionals;joan z.Lonergan Fitness & Sports Centre: This is a multi-level facility with two full gyms, aerobics studios, dance studios, yoga spin studios and indoor climbing wallsElizabeth Hughes Chapel Theatre: The main performance space features a new sound and lighting system and a control room;The studio is dedicated to art, theatre and production – including a new black box theatre. Other campus features include: Bourn Idea Lab's state-of-the-art manufacturing workshop with 3D printers, laser cutters, and more!
stem：Integrates coding, production, design thinking, and engineering design for grade levels and subject areas.
6.AIR: Casilleja's Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) is a unique arts and education program funded by the Academy's Innovation Investment**. Air offers a stipend and studio space for professional artists from the Castilleja school for eight weeks. By supporting diverse artists who use a variety of materials, Casilleja encourages our students and community to think in new ways about the art and environment we live in.
7.Bourn Idea Lab: The first FabLab@School established in American schools in partnership with Stanford University, is a studio equipped with traditional and digital fabrication tools to design and build projects that enhance individual and collaborative learning Xi throughout the curriculum. Recent topics include: Machine Xi, Astrophysics, Nanotechnology, Botany, and Particle Physics.
8.ace center: Promoting awareness, empathy, and engagement to promote women leaders through experiential learning Xi. Leadership Programming is designed and evaluated using Castilleja's signature Leadership Matrix, which focuses on developing initiative, agility, and purpose. Leaders learn Xi and practice initiatives through grade-level programming and student-led.
9.LeadershipForce Plan:It is divided into community leadership programs and global partnership programs. Among them, the Community Leadership Program connects castilleja students with local organizations to support the guiding principles of reciprocity, Xi and partnershipsThe goal is authentic community action, sustainability, and commitment to community building. In addition, all castilleja students have the opportunity to travel internationally and collaborate on project-based learning Xi in their senior year of high school with global partners.
10.Rankings: NICH Ranking A+ Rankings, National Private High School Rankings: 18 4990, California Private High School Rankings: 5 454
Whereabouts for further study:Harvard University, Yale University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Dartmouth College, Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, University of California System, Washington University in St. Louis, Georgetown University, etc.
BSS Independent School Silicon Valley Campus
basis independent silicon valley
The school is located in Silicon Valley, California, 146 miles, 19 minutes by car.
144 courses are offered, 10 AP courses, and offered from 9th grade onwards. Students further develop their ability to think and work independently of post-AP courses and independent research projects.
Capstone courseThe Capstone course complements the breadth of the course by adding depth, such as cancer biology, civil rights during the Vietnam War era, criminology, and more. They provide course content and a classroom structure similar to what students see in colleges and university seminars.
Advanced projects: is a three-month, student-led survey project that culminates in presenting their findings to the community. The Advanced Program provides students with unparalleled opportunities and access to experts in their fields, from research in the Stanford Laboratory to more!
5. College Counseling: It is a strategic part of the core curriculum of Basis Independent BrooklynDaily sessions allow college counselors to get to know students on a personal level, helping them determine which colleges and university options will align with their educational and career goals, and ensuring that they receive adequate support as they prepare for their application.
6. Academic support: Ongoing student support is an important part of the academic curriculum. Deans are assigned to specific grade levels or year groups to monitor student performance on a regular basis and to proactively identify those who need support or are excelling.
7. Project Week: The last week of school means the project week of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley!Project Week provides an opportunity for students of all grade levels to participate in multidisciplinary projects with their peers and participate in fun, new activities or trips for a variety of grade levels. Students are grouped with semester project teachers for each project.
8. Interdisciplinary Week: Every year in mid-May, the school assembles a team of teachers to teach their subject on a single topic. Students gather in a studio style and learn about the subject matter from different perspectives from their professional faculty.
9. Abundant clubs: In addition to sports and art clubs, the school also has science and technology, engineering and science clubs such as artificial intelligence clubs, codecats, competitive computer science clubs, etc
10. NICH ranks A+ colleges and universities, and ranks in the top 5% of private high schools in the United States.
Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Emory University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Northeastern University, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, etc
King's School
the king’s academy
Located in Sun Valley, California, 10 minutes drive from Silicon Valley。Sun Valley is an important part of Silicon Valley, and many high-tech companies are headquartered in the city, such as Yahoo. In addition, the school is a 42-minute drive from downtown San Francisco and a 27-minute drive from San Francisco International Airport. Close to Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.
2.Excellent faculty: 70% of the teachers have advanced degrees, and 7 of them have doctoral degrees.
School facilities: Multi-** library, 4 computer labs, theater, student life building, 1 physics lab, 2 biology labs, 3 chemistry labs, 3 life science labs, sports field, gymnasium, art studio, etc.
Sports: 60 types (16 in autumn, 16 in winter, 28 in spring) for students to choose from, such as tennis, cross country, volleyball, water polo, softball.
5.King's College Private School Satellite Program (PSP): provides support to home-schooled families with children in grades K-12. The basic curriculum includes academic record keeping, legal coverage, course selection assistance, group activities, and one-on-one counseling with experienced leaders.
Academic support: Develop an individual student support plan based on the student's specific Xi, emotional and physical needs; Recommended classroom accommodations; Provide private tutoring references; Accommodation for entrance exams; Meeting with the student's educational test assessor, etc.
2021-2023 Destination:Massachusetts Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Emory University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Chicago, and more!
The Valley ** School
valley christian high school
Located in Silicon Valley, CaliforniaThe school is a 30-minute drive from Stanford University.
School HonorsThe school is the first middle school in the United States to have an International Space Station, and has been fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in cooperation with NASA Space Center for a long time. Le Cordon Bleu High School is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education.
23 AP courses are offered, as well as 21 honors courses
4. The GPA of international students should reach 382. The majority of graduates graduate from the University of California's AMSE program: School of Mathematics and Science, Engineering and Arts, where students will have the opportunity to study with renowned Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and scientists, as well as hands-on Xi Xi in robotics, engineering, science, and mathematics, as well as the opportunity to participate in the International Space Station and be exposed to nanotechnology, microscopy, and biology labs.
The robot project is strong,The instructors come from Silicon Valley IBM, HP, Oracle, Tesla and other famous company executives, and the students who participate in this program are usually admitted to MIT, Stanford and other prestigious universities, and the mathematics program is in the top 10 in the United States.
School facilitiesCovering an area of 40 acres, the school has complete sports facilities, with 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 track and field fields, 1 baseball field, 1 swimming pool, and the school also has a strong emphasis on sports. The school is located on the top of a hill, with excellent mountain views, school buildings, swimming pools, baseball fields, basketball courts, gymnasiums, art buildings, etc., all modern and professional, and has a campus area comparable to that of public schools in the heart of Silicon Valley.
University CounselingThe school provides special college counseling services for high school students from grade 9 to grade 12, including ACT and SAT test arrangements, university screening and visits, on-campus university fairs, scholarship applications and many other supports, to help students apply to the most suitable university for themselves.
8. Destinations: Harvard University, Columbia University, Duke University, Yale University, Dartmouth College, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, Washington St. Louis University, University of Southern California, New York University, Boston University, Pennsylvania State University, University of California System, etc.