Southwestern Academy (CA)

B- 3.8 California, US

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School Overview

Overall

B-

Matriculation B

Academics B

Extracurriculars C

Community A+

Reviews C

Founded in 1924 when San Marino was covered in orange groves, Southwestern Academy has become a school rich in culture and diversity. For 98 years, we have supported the educational needs of both domestic and international students in grades 6-12 with 100% of students entering college/university upon graduation. Our close-knit community of faculty and staff make every student feel like part of our family. Our co-ed campus with boarding and day classes in San Marino, California provides a peaceful, safe, and beautiful space for students to thrive. Academic programs include college preparatory courses, ESL (English as a Second Language), and post graduate curricula. Our Summer Adventures program is available for students every summer! Extracurricular activities include soccer, tennis, volleyball, music, visual/media arts, basketball, and baseball along with several clubs suited for a variety of interests. Our students have found a place to belong. Maybe it’s your place, too.

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Current School

Tuition

$61875

Enrollment

100

International Students

75%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

38%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:6

Endowment

$17 millions

Average SAT Score

1350

Class Size

Boarding %

Matriculation

(2021)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#23	University of Michigan	1 +
#27	University of Southern California	1 +
#28	New York University	1 +
#28	University of California: Santa Barbara	1 +
#28	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1 +
#34	University of California: San Diego	1 +
#36	University of California: Irvine	1 +
#38	University of California: Davis	1 +
#42	Boston University	1 +
#48	University of Georgia	1 +
#49	Northeastern University	1 +
#49	Ohio State University: Columbus Campus	1 +
#49	Pepperdine University	1 +
#57	Penn State University Park	1 +
#59	University of Washington	1 +
#62	Rutgers University	1 +
#63	University of Connecticut	1 +
#75	Baylor University	1 +
#75	Loyola Marymount University	1 +
#83	University of California: Riverside	1 +
#103	Miami University: Oxford	1 +
#103	Saint Louis University	1 +
#103	Temple University	1 +
#103	University of California: Santa Cruz	1 +
#107	Whittier College	1 +
	Arizona State University	1 +
#117	University of South Carolina: Columbia	1 +
#122	Chapman University	1 +
#124	Westmont College	1 +
#136	Albion College	1 +
#136	University of La Verne	1 +
#136	University of the Pacific	1 +
#137	California State University: Long Beach	1 +
#145	Concordia College: Moorhead	1 +
#162	Oregon State University	1 +
#166	California State University: Fullerton	1 +
#166	University of Hawaii at Manoa	1 +
#176	Valparaiso University	1 +
#194	California State University: San Bernardino	1 +
#250	University of North Dakota	1 +
#263	Azusa Pacific University	1 +
#263	University of Indianapolis	1 +
#285	North Dakota State University	1 +
#317	Northern Arizona University	1 +
	California Lutheran University	1 +
	California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo	1 +
	California State Polytechnic University: Pomona	1 +
	California State University: Chico	1 +
	California State University: Los Angeles	1 +
	California State University: Northridge	1 +
	California State University: Sacramento	1 +
	Concordia University Irvine	1 +
	Grand Canyon University	1 +
	Hawaii Pacific University	1 +
	La Sierra University	1 +
	Louisiana State University at Eunice	1 +
	Menlo College	1 +
	New Charter University	1 +
	Pasadena City College	1 +
	Rollins College	1 +
	Santa Monica College	1 +
	University of Redlands	1 +

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		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2021	2019	2017	2014	2012	Total
	All schools	30	16	18	27	15
#20	University of California: Los Angeles			1 +	1		2
#22	University of California: Berkeley				1		1
#23	University of Michigan	1 +					1
#25	Carnegie Mellon University				1		1
#25	University of Virginia				1	1	2
#27	University of Southern California	1 +		1 +	1		3
#28	University of California: Santa Barbara	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +			3
#28	New York University	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +			3
#28	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1 +					1
#34	University of California: San Diego	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +	1		4
#36	University of California: Irvine	1 +	1 +admitted		1		3
#36	Boston College			1 +	1		2
#38	University of Texas at Austin				1		1
#38	University of California: Davis	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +	1		4
#42	University of Wisconsin-Madison		1 +admitted				1
#42	Boston University	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +	1		4
#42	Case Western Reserve University			1 +			1
#47	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign			1 +			1
#48	University of Georgia	1 +					1
#49	Pepperdine University	1 +		1 +	1	3	6
#49	Northeastern University	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +	1	1	5
#49	Ohio State University: Columbus Campus	1 +					1
#49	Purdue University		1 +admitted		1		2
#57	Penn State University Park	1 +		1 +	1		3
#59	Syracuse University		1 +admitted		1	2	4
#59	University of Washington	1 +	1 +admitted		1	1	4
#62	Rutgers University	1 +		1 +			2
#63	George Washington University					1	1
#63	University of Connecticut	1 +		1 +			2
#66	University of Pittsburgh		1 +admitted		1		2
#68	Fordham University		1 +admitted	1 +			2
#68	Indiana University Bloomington				1		1
#75	Loyola Marymount University	1 +					1
#75	Baylor University	1 +				1	2
#79	American University					1	1
#83	University of California: Riverside	1 +					1
#83	SUNY University at Binghamton				1		1
#83	Michigan State University				1	1	2
#93	SUNY University at Buffalo				1		1
#93	SUNY University at Stony Brook		1 +admitted		1		2
#93	University of Denver				1		1
#103	Temple University	1 +					1
#103	Miami University: Oxford	1 +			1		2
#103	Saint Louis University	1 +					1
#103	Clark University			1 +			1
#103	University of California: Santa Cruz	1 +	1 +admitted	1 +	1		4
#103	Drexel University		1 +admitted		1	3	5
#117	Arizona State University	1 +					1
#117	University of South Carolina: Columbia	1 +					1
#122	Chapman University	1 +					1
#136	University of the Pacific	1 +					1
#136	University of La Verne	1 +					1
#162	Oregon State University	1 +					1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2021	2019	2017	2014	2012	Total
	All schools	0	0	2	2	1
#3	Swarthmore College				1		1
#38	Lafayette College					1	1
#42	Occidental College			1 +	1		2
#54	Gettysburg College			1 +			1

Academics

AP

(6)

Calculus AB	Calculus BC
English Language and Composition	Human Geography
English Literature and Composition	European History

Sports

(4)

Baseball	Basketball
Soccer	Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(7)

Southwestern Interact Club	Southwestern International Club
Southwestern Arts Society (SAS)	Southwestern Environmental Associates (SEA)
Southwestern Golfers	Southwestern Music Society (SMS)

Arts

(3)

Media	Photography
Art

Contact Info

http://www.southwesternacademy.edu

2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108

626-799-5010

admissions@southwesternacademy.edu

California

Basic Info

Co-ed

Boarding Grades: 6-12, PG

Urban

IB: No

ESL: Yes

Year Founded: 1924

Campus Size: 8 acres

Boarding Rate: 80%

Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom

School Code:

TOEFL: 8098

SSAT: 7430

ISEE: 53161

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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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