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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
C
Matriculation C
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B
Community A-
Reviews B-
The Rock Academy is a non-profit, private, Christian school located in San Diego, California. Founded in 2002, this elite college preparatory academy serves over 400 students, Preschool – 12th Grade.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$16,650
Enrollment
556
International Students
0.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
99%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:1
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1084
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
17

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +

AP Scores

(2018-2023)
84%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(10)
Statistics
English Language and Composition
Biology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Statistics
English Language and Composition
Biology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Calculus AB
Human Geography
Psychology
World History
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Sports

(13)
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(3)
Drama
Photography
Art

Contact Info

http://www.therockacademy.org/
2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106
619-764-5200
Admissions@sdrock.com
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreSchool-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 2002
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: None / Rolling
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Rock Academy

Tell me a bit about The Rock Academy.
The Rock Academy is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 2002 , and currently has about 556 students, 0.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.therockacademy.org/.
Does The Rock Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
The Rock Academy is offering 10 AP courses.

The Rock Academy also have 99% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Rock Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, University of California: Berkeley and University of Southern California.
What is the application requirement for The Rock Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Rock Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Rock Academy?
The day tuition for The Rock Academy in 2024 is $16,650 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@sdrock.com .
Where is The Rock Academy located?
The Rock Academy is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Rock Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Rock Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Rock Academy has been favorited by 1 users.
How do I complete an application for The Rock Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Rock Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Rock Academy’s official site: http://www.therockacademy.org/ or call them at 619-764-5200.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Rock Academy?
Yes, here are few: City Tree Christian School, Dunamis Academy/Dunamis Learning Center and St. Charles Borromeo Academy.

The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Rock Academy?
The overall rating for The Rock Academy is C.

The section ratings of The Rock Academy are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Diego, California
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022) 1,279,329
Cost of Living Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport San Diego International Airport
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