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Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews B+
Sierra Canyon is an academically excellent college preparatory school committed to an environment in which students realize their greatest intellectual, ethical, and physical promise.
We are defined by an energized, attentive, and diverse student-teacher ratio.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$44100
Enrollment
1150
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1293
Average ACT Score
25.5
Class Size
14

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
#13 Brown University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#51 Spelman College 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Pepperdine University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#63 Lawrence University 1 +
LAC #13 Vassar College 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#77 Baylor University 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#83 Gonzaga University 1 +
#89 Brigham Young University 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of Oregon 1 +
#105 University of San Francisco 1 +
#105 University of Utah 1 +
#111 Goucher College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#121 Chapman University 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1 +
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1 +
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
LAC #45 DePauw University 1 +
#234 San Francisco State University 1 +
#250 Central Michigan University 1 +
#263 University of Memphis 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1 +
California State University: Northridge 1 +
California State University: San Marcos 1 +
Colorado State University: Pueblo 1 +
Columbia College Chicago 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Endicott College 1 +
Houston Baptist University 1 +
Hussian College, School of Art 1 +
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +
Montgomery College Rockville 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
St. John's College 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
Wagner College 1 +
Western Oregon University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 49 104 49 41 85
#1 Princeton University 1 1 + 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Stanford University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 1 + 2
#7 Duke University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 2
#9 Brown University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1 2
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 1 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#18 Dartmouth College 1 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 1 + 2
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Emory University 1 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 5
#24 University of Virginia 1 1 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 5
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 2
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 1 + 1 4
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#35 New York University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 1 + 1 4
#40 Tufts University 1 1
#40 University of Washington 1 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 5
#47 University of Rochester 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 1 2
#51 Purdue University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1 + 2
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 1 + 1 4
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 2
#60 Santa Clara University 1 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 1 2
#67 George Washington University 1 1 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1 2
#67 University of Miami 1 1 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 + 1 + 3
#73 Tulane University 1 1 + 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 1
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 1
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#86 Marquette University 1 1 2
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 1 2
#89 Brigham Young University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 1 3
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1 2
#93 Gonzaga University 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 1 + 1 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#105 City University of New York: City College 1 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 5
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#105 San Diego State University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 1
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 1 + 1 3
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#115 Howard University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#115 University of Utah 1 + 1 1 + 3
#115 University of San Francisco 1 + 1 1 3
#124 University of Denver 1 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 1
#133 Chapman University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#133 Elon University 1 1
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 + 1 + 1 3
#137 University of Alabama 1 1 2
#142 University of the Pacific 1 1 2
#142 Oregon State University 1 1
#142 Clark University 1 1
#151 University of Kansas 1 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 + 1 2
#151 Seton Hall University 1 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 + 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 1
#163 St. John's University 1 1
#163 Seattle University 1 1 2
#170 University of La Verne 1 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 1 + 2
#178 Washington State University 1 1
#178 San Francisco State University 1 + 1 1 + 1 4
#185 California State University: Fresno 1 1 + 1 + 3
#185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 + 1
#195 University of Nevada: Reno 1 + 1 + 2
#195 University of Tulsa 1 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 1 + 1 + 3
#216 Mississippi State University 1 + 1
#216 Texas Tech University 1 1
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 1
#236 Belmont University 1 1
#249 Pace University 1 1 2
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 1 + 2
#249 Maryville University of Saint Louis 1 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 1
#260 Regis University 1 1
#260 Central Michigan University 1 + 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 1 2
#269 University of Memphis 1 + 1
#269 George Fox University 1 + 1 + 2
#280 Portland State University 1 + 1
#280 Hampton University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#280 California State University: East Bay 1 + 1 2
#303 Montana State University 1 1
#303 Aurora University 1 1
#332 Augusta University 1 1
#332 Boise State University 1 + 1
#352 University of Northern Colorado 1 + 1
#369 long island university-liu post 1 1
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 1 2
Penn State University Park 1 1 + 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 1 3
University of California: Riverside 1 1 + 1 3
Prairie View A&M University 1 + 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1 + 1 3
University of California: Merced 1 1 2
Iowa State University 1 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 9 18 11 10 23
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#11 Wesleyan University 1 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 1 + 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 1
#27 Macalester College 1 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 1
#33 Colorado College 1 + 1 + 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1 2
#39 Spelman College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 1
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 1
#46 DePauw University 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 1
#56 Rhodes College 1 1
#59 Wabash College 1 + 1
#67 Reed College 1 1 + 2
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 1
#70 Muhlenberg College 1 1 + 2
#72 Bard College 1 1
#75 St. John's College 1 + 1 + 1 3
#75 Lawrence University 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Willamette University 1 1
#93 Whittier College 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 1 + 1 + 1 4
#100 Morehouse College 1 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#107 Westmont College 1 + 1 + 2
#112 Bennington College 1 1
#116 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#124 Goucher College 1 + 1 1 3
#139 Hampshire College 1 1
#174 Marymount Manhattan College 1 + 1
Oberlin College 1 1 + 2
United States Military Academy 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 0 2 0 0 1
#1 University of Toronto 1 1
#3 McGill University 1 + 1
#21 Concordia University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 0 1 0 0 0
#4 Imperial College London 1 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
231
Number of tests taken
550
85%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(23)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States Government and Politics
Statistics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Computer Science Principles
European History
Physics 2
United States History
World History
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Diving
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
The All Support Project
Mental Health Awareness Club
American Sign Language
Music Appreciation Club Astrophysics Club
Muslim Student Association
Baking Club
The All Support Project
Mental Health Awareness Club
American Sign Language
Music Appreciation Club Astrophysics Club
Muslim Student Association
Baking Club
Physics Club
Black Student Union (BSU) Politics Club
Chess Club
Pre-Medical Club
Cinema Club
Psychology & Mental Health Clubl
Divorced Parents Club
Reel Fools Fishing Club
Film Production Club
Sports Analytics Club
French Club
STEM Talks Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Stocks & Crypto Club
Green Club
Student-Athletes Stand Up
Human Rights Club
Tactician's Alliance
International Rescue Committee
Tuesday Tea Time
International Club
Voices For Change
Junior Classical League
Women's Rights Advocacy Club
Linguistics Team
Youth In Government
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Arts

(13)
Dance
Music Theory
Vocal
Animation
Ceramics
Filmmaking
Dance
Music Theory
Vocal
Animation
Ceramics
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Architecture
Digital Design
Scene Study
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Contact Info

http://www.sierracanyonschool.org
20801 Rinaldi Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-882-8121
sribeiro@sierracanyonschool.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Suburban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1978
Campus Size: 42 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype

Frequently Ask Questions about Sierra Canyon School

Tell me a bit about Sierra Canyon School.
Sierra Canyon School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1978 , and currently has about 1150 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sierracanyonschool.org.
Does Sierra Canyon School have rigorous academic requirements?
Sierra Canyon School is offering 23 AP courses.

Sierra Canyon School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Sierra Canyon School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.5% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 21.67% go to top 25, and about 3.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Sierra Canyon School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Sierra Canyon 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 Sierra Canyon School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Sierra Canyon School in 2024 is $44,100 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 sribeiro@sierracanyonschool.org .
Where is Sierra Canyon School located?
Sierra Canyon School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 28 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Sierra Canyon School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Sierra Canyon School is among the most popular schools, within top 174 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Sierra Canyon School has been favorited by 130 users.
How to start with an application with Sierra Canyon School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Sierra Canyon School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Sierra Canyon School’s official site: http://www.sierracanyonschool.org or call them at 818-882-8121.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Sierra Canyon School?
Yes, here are few: St. John Eudes School, East Valley Academy and St Euphrasia School.

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

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

Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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