We are grounded in a rigorous college preparatory framework, but we go much further.
We are multidisciplinary and cutting-edge, giving students the ability to ask the hard questions, and the tools to answer them.
We are technologically sophisticated, but we recognize the limitations of technology, so we teach critical thinking above all else-because this is the foundation of true learning.
We are deeply humanistic, treating every student with profound respect and care.
And we are a joyful, inclusive, vibrant community-where students actually love to come to school every day.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Yearly Tuition: $54,140
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 1 / Jan. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sonoma Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Total Students
334 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Chemistry, Advanced Studies in Art History, AP Physics 1, Art History (Advanced Studies), Comparative Religions (Advanced Studies), Constitutional Law (Advanced Studies), Multivariable Calculus
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 1 / Jan. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,140
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees includes daily lunch program, textbooks and materials, intersession, dances and social activities, yearbook, cap and gown, and more!We have a financial aid program that is designed to help families with the cost of tuition and is based on demonstrated financial need. We award nearly $3.5 million in financial aid each year. Awards may range from 5-95% of tuition.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,000
Admissions Director
Kim Eber
Admissions Associate
Luc Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Judicial Honor Council
Club or Organization:
Admission All-Stars, Book Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Diversity CLub, Earthology Club, FRC Robotics Team, Garden Club, Girls Learn International Chapter, Marketing & Communications Internship, QSA-Queer Straight Alliance, Schools for Kabul, Speech Team, Student Leadership Council, The Paw Print, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Strings Ensemble, Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee
Club or Organization:
Admission All-Stars, Book Club, Chess Club, Debate Team, Diversity CLub, Earthology Club, FRC Robotics Team, Garden Club, Girls Learn International Chapter, Marketing & Communications Internship, QSA-Queer Straight Alliance, Schools for Kabul, Speech Team, Student Leadership Council, The Paw Print, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Strings Ensemble, Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee
School Notes
- The school has a suite of studios in a newly constructed building. Studios include: Robotics/Electronics/Engineering, Metal & Wood Fabrication, Digital Media, and Broadcast & Sound. There is also a teaching kitchen that enables students to take courses or do projects related to food science, nutrition, and cooking & baking.
- Daily lunch provided in the Commons dining area.
- One free international travel trip for each student during their tenure at the school Past trips have included Bali, France, Thailand, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Honduras, the Czech Republic, Japan, Russia, Spain, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Belgium, Mexico, and Holland.
- Sports include soccer, basketball, lacrosse, cross-country, track & field, tennis (singles & doubles), volleyball, and baseball.
- Students have the option to pursue a concentration (like a college minor) in either STEM, environmental stewardship, or global citizenship.
- There is an Accelerated Sports Program, designed for highly motivated and talented student-athletes who have aspirations to compete at least at the collegiate level.
- Extensive college counseling begins junior year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sonoma Academy cost?
Sonoma Academy's tuition is approximately $54,140 for private students.
What schools are Sonoma Academy often compared to?
Sonoma Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Newman High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sonoma Academy offer?
Sonoma Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Sonoma Academy's ranking?
Sonoma Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Sonoma Academy?
The application deadline for Sonoma Academy is Nov. 1 / Jan. 10.
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