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Overview

Our mission is to offer a college-preparatory education of the highest quality with a solid traditional academic curriculum. We foster a community based upon mutual respect where students can develop their academic, artistic, and leadership abilities. We create a safe environment of tolerance and respect for the individual, nurtured in a context of cultural and economic diversity. GBK offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and we have established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our students perform well on standardized tests, but our primary goals are to develop critical thinking and to nurture creativity and intellectual curiosity. We strive to create a warm and friendly educational environment, where students gain confidence and see learning as a pleasurable lifelong journey.
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Kirby School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
B+ Day
A- Matriculation
B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B- Reviews
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $52,300
# of Students: 171
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 6%
AP Courses: 8
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 69%
SAT: 1402/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#55 University of Washington 2
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
Cabrillo College 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
New York Institute of Technology 1
University of Colorado Boulder 2
University of St. Andrews 1
Warren Wilson College 1
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AP Scores

(2021)
Number of students took AP test
48
79%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 8)
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Studio Art: 2-D Design
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 8)
Basketball
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 24)
Arcade and Table Games
Cheer Club
Cooking Club
D&D Club
Garden Club
Media Production Club
Sports Talk Club
3D Printing Club
Accelerated Math Circle (HS)
The Acorn: Kirby’s Nonfiction Journal
Arcade and Table Games
Cheer Club
Cooking Club
D&D Club
Garden Club
Media Production Club
Sports Talk Club
3D Printing Club
Accelerated Math Circle (HS)
The Acorn: Kirby’s Nonfiction Journal
Chess Club
Black Student Union
The Blank Slate
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Strategy/Board/Card Games Club
Yearbook Club
Community Involvement Club
Entrepreneurship Club
Environmental Activism Club
Ethics Bowl
Improv and Drama Club
Interrobang
the Literary Magazine
JSA (Junior State of America)
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Arts

(Total 11)
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Orchestra
String
Photography
Portfolio
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Orchestra
String
Photography
Portfolio
2D Art
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Contact Info

Official website
425 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-423-0658
admissions@kirby.org
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1994
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/03
Interview: Skype, On Campus

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kirby School

Tell me a bit about Kirby School.
Kirby School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1994 , and currently has about 171 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://kirby.org/.
Does Kirby School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kirby School is offering 8 AP courses.

Kirby School also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kirby School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 22.86% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 14.29% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Kirby School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kirby School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Kirby School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kirby School in 2024 is $52,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@kirby.org .
Where is Kirby School located?
Kirby School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 25 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Kirby School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kirby School is among the most popular schools, within top 439 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kirby School has been favorited by 24 users.
How to start with an application with Kirby School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kirby School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kirby School’s official site: https://kirby.org/ or call them at 831-423-0658.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kirby School?
Yes, here are few: MCP Middle & High School, Santa Cruz Waldorf School and The Bay School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Kirby School?
The overall rating for Kirby School is B+.

The section ratings of Kirby School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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