The Athenian School

2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd, Danville, CA 94506 | Grades 6-12 , Co-ed | Founded in 1965

Description

The Athenian School is located at the base of Mt. Diablo in Danville, California. The beautiful 75-acre campus is filled with oak-trees and rolling hills. Students have the convenience of a big city being nearby as campus is only 32 miles East of San Francisco. Campus provides a close-knit community, but is still spacious enough to explore.

To be an Athenian means to be a well-rounded student. Students are encouraged to get out of their comfort zones inside and outside of the classroom. The Athenian offers a rigorous course load that helps graduates find success at the nation’s top colleges. Faculty work hard to know each student well, and work with them to discover their passions.

Admissions
$83,875
Cost
$8,700,000
Endowment
43%
Acceptance rate
1965
Founded
No
SSAT required
75
Campus size (acres)
Not Reported
Average SSAT
Non-Denominational
Religion
Required
Minimum TOEFL
Casual
Dress code
9
Lowest grade
Academics
1379
Average SAT
Program Offered
Lowest ESL level
31
Average ACT
No
Post-Grad option
9
Number of AP/Advanced courses
Clubs & Organizations

Applied Science Club

Asian Club

Azine (Student literary magazine) Book Club

Book Club

Business & Investment Club

Community Action Board (CAB)

Conservation Club: Electric Car Project

Convservative Club

Drama Advisory Board

Engineering and Robotics Club

Fashion Club

Gender Equity Club

International Hip-Hop Club

Interweave (Gay-straight alliance)

Latino Culture and Spanish Language Club

Library Advisory Board

Model UN

Outdoor Adventure Club

Parkour Club

Political Action Club

QED Math Club

Round Square Club

Students of Color Coalition

Sports
Fall
  • Cross Country - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Equestrian - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Sailing - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Soccer - Men's Varsity and Junior Varsity
  • Tennis - Women's Varsity
  • Volleyball - Women's Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh/Soph
Winter
  • Basketball - Men's Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh/Soph
  • Basketball - Women's Varsity and Junior Varsity
  • Wrestling - Men's/Women's Varsity
Spring
  • Badminton - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Baseball - Men's Varsity
  • Equestrian - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Golf - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Sailing - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Soccer - Women's Varsity and Junior Varsity
  • Swimming - Men's/Women's Varsity
  • Tennis - Men's Varsity and Junior Varsity
  • Track & Field - Men's/Women's Varsity
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Facts & Statistics
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd, Danville, CA 94506
Address
+1 925-837-5375
Phone
6-8 (Middle School) 9-12 (Upper School)
Grades offered
365 (upper)
Number of students
15
Average class size
1:10
Teacher/student ratio
16%
Boarding students
11%
International students
Vietnamese students
Location
43,240
Town Population
Low Crime
Crime Rate
Oakland International Airport (29 miles), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (38 miles)
Airport
Danville is close to boutiques, farmers markets, local restaurants, and rich historical experiences. In the Bay area you can visit the beach, explore the city on the streetcars, or backpack/ mountain bike Mt. Diablo.
Student Activities
Signature Programs

Innovation Program: The Innovation Studio immerses students in Athenian’s hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to education that emphasizes active learning, making, and risk-taking. 

Academic Program: You and other talented students from the East Bay and around the world will immerse yourselves deeply in coursework, inspiring each other to think critically and collaborate as global citizens.

Athenian Wilderness Experience: You and a small group of your classmates will explore the beauty and enchantment of either the High Sierras mountains or the Death Valley desert during your junior year. Working together to navigate off-trail terrain, cook group meals, rock climb, and set up camp, we hope you will come to appreciate the freedom from technology, routine, homework, and other responsibilities while learning how to collaborate, problem-solve, empathize, and believe in yourself and others. 

Class Trips: School groups will travel within California and to the East Coast to learn more about their country and their planet.

Community Service: The Community Service Program provides a wide range of opportunities for students to fulfill their required hours of service. Students participate in environmental cleanups, tutoring, food bank distribution, and many other activities, nearby Athenian and across the globe.

Discovery Framework: During Focus Day activities, students develop important life skills such as self-awareness, inventiveness, tenacity, group work, and strong communication skills.

Engineering & Design: With an array of making equipment, including 3D printers, a computer-controlled router, and laser cutters, the Carter Innovation Studio is home to the Upper School Robotics Team and other core project-based classes.

March Term: In these two-week mini-classes, students will dive deeply into a variety of immersive experiences. These courses may include international and local travel, hands-on student-driven projects, service work, and independent inquiry. 

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