Overview

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service. Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow. The school is organized into three divisions
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Polytechnic School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $44,500
# of Students: 377
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
AP Courses: 16
Endowment: $188,329/stu.
SAT: 1425/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Spelman College 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#83 University of Iowa 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#111 Goucher College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 Ripon College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 Drake University 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Kansas State University 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
#212 University of New Mexico 1
#219 Hampton University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
Babson College 1
Butler University 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Los Angeles 1
California State University: Monterey Bay 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Durham University 1
Emerson College 1
Glendale Community College 1
McGill University 1
Oberlin College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Pasadena City College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of California: Merced 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of St. Andrews 1
Xavier University of Louisiana 1
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AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students took AP test
230
Number of tests taken
665

AP Courses

(Total 16)
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Physics C: Mechanics
United States History
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 52)
Ambassadors Club
Art History Club
Balderdash Club
Black Student Union
Book Club
Breaking
Boundaries
Poly Christian Fellowship
Chess Club
Conservative Club
Ambassadors Club
Art History Club
Balderdash Club
Black Student Union
Book Club
Breaking
Boundaries
Poly Christian Fellowship
Chess Club
Conservative Club
Conversaciones
Siempre Interesantes
Cooking Club
Debate Team
Education Beyond the Border
Ethics Bowl
Fem-Ed
Fishing Club
Food for Thought Club
Jewish Student Union
Healthcare Helpers
Poly Hiking Club
Latinos Unidos
Math Club
Medical Exploration Club
Mental Health Club
Middle-Eastern Affinity Club
Mixed Race Affinity
Model UN
Neurodiversity Club
Paw Print
Performing Arts Student Council (PASC)
Premier League Club
Science Olympiad
Polywood
Poly Student Science Organization
Poetry Club
Queer Straight Alliance
Robotics Club
Scien
SPQR
Poly Start-Up Incubator
Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SALC)
Theatre Appreciation Club
Sustainability Club
Urban Gardening
Union Station Club
Poly United Nations Association
Vocal Ensemble
Women of Color Club
Women's Service League
Writing Club
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Arts

(Total 20)
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Play Production
Theater
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Play Production
Theater
2D Design
Ceramics
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Woodworking
Screenwriting
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 15 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/06
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
ISEE: 52402

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
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 Polytechnic School

Tell me a bit about Polytechnic School.
Polytechnic School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 377 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.polytechnic.org.
Does Polytechnic School have rigorous academic requirements?
Polytechnic School is offering 16 AP courses.

Where do Polytechnic School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.79% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 25.27% go to top 25, and about 6.81% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Polytechnic School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Polytechnic School in 2024 is $44,500 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 admission@polytechnic.org .
Where is Polytechnic School located?
Polytechnic School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Polytechnic School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Polytechnic School is among the most popular schools, within top 319 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Polytechnic School has been favorited by 54 users.
How to start with an application with Polytechnic School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Polytechnic School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Polytechnic School’s official site: https://www.polytechnic.org or call them at 626-396-6300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Polytechnic School?
Yes, here are few: Mayfield Junior School, Southwestern Academy (CA) and The Waverly School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Polytechnic School?
The overall rating for Polytechnic School is A-.

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