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History
| The Priory was founded by Benedictine monks fleeing Communist repression in post-World War II Central Europe. The monks shared a vision of blending the rigorous academic standards of Europe with the culture of freedom, tolerance and "can-do" spirit that they admired in America. Father Egon, one of the founders, called his school "an American miracle." The school opened in 1957. Woodside Priory School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 - a small school by design. It is located on 50 wooded acres, about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, and north of San Jose/Silicon Valley - a safe, rural setting with close access to metropolitan advantages. Our mission is to assist students in becoming lifelong learners and stewards who will productively serve a world in need of their gifts. |
Overview
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| All Grades | 6-12 | ||
| Boarding Grades | 9-12 | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Student Body | Coed | ||
| Dress Code | Casual | ||
| School Setting | Suburban | ||
| Campus Size (Acres) | 50 | ||
| Head of School | Tim Molak | ||
| Endowment | $8 million |
Admission
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| Web Address | http://www.prioryca.org/ | ||
| Director of Admission | Al Zappelli | ||
| Admission Application | Apply to Woodside Priory School | ||
| Application Required | Yes | ||
| Application Fee Amount | $75 | ||
| Application Deadline(s) | January 12, 2012 | ||
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) | January 12, 2012 | ||
| Financial Aid Awarded | $1,700,000 | ||
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid | 21% | ||
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| Day Student Tuition | $33,650.00 | ||
| 5-Day Boarding Student Tuition | |||
| Boarding Student Tuition | $48,800.00 | ||
| International Student Tuition | $48,800.00 |
Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment | 369 | ||
| Boys | 195 | ||
| Girls | 174 | ||
| % Boys/Girls | 53/47 | ||
| Boarding Students | 48 | ||
| Day Students | 321 | ||
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| Majority of students come from | West Coast | ||
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Academics
| Full Time Faculty | 56 | ||
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| % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees | 75 | ||
| % of Faculty with Doctorate | 7 | ||
| % of Faculty with Masters | 75 | ||
| Student/Faculty ratio | 6:1 | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
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College Placement Office
| Average SAT I Scores (Math) | 621 |
| Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) | 613 |
| Average SAT I Scores (Writing) | 610 |
| Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations | Stanford University; United States Naval Academy; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Santa Barbara; Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Middlebury College, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School of Business), University of Southern California |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College | 100% |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
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