Private high schools

Castilleja School
1310 Bryant St., Palo Alto.
All-girls, grades 6-12. Fosters intellectual, physical, creative and emotional growth through a college preparatory experience within a diverse and supportive community. Uniforms.
Built: 1907.
Principal Head of School: Joan Z. Lonergan.
Tuition: $31,100.
Admission: Applications due Jan. 14, 2010. Standardized testing required..
Class Size: 14-16.
Enrollment: 415.
Call 650-328-3160; fax 650-326-8036.
E-mail: admission@castilleja.org.

Crystal Springs Uplands School
400 Uplands Drive, Hillsborough.
Coed. Grades: 6-12. An independent, college preparatory school that promotes self-discovery and independent thinking. Emphasis on community building through mutual trust and respect and personal intellectual development.
Built: Established 1952.
Principal Director of Admission: Andrew Davis.
Tuition: $30,075.
Admission: Deadline Jan. 15, 2009. School visit, interview, recommendations, written application and standardized testing required. .
Class Size: Averages 14; student/teacher ratio is 9-to-1.
Enrollment: 350.
Call 650-342-4175; fax 650-342-7611.
E-mail: admission@csus.org.

Harker School, The
500 Saratoga  Ave., San Jose.
See Private Elementary and Middle Schools.
Built: Established in Palo Alto in 1893, moved to San Jose in 1972..
Principal Head of School: Chris Nikoloff.
Tuition: $20,674-$29,894.
Admission: Entrance exams, school records and character evaluations.
Class Size: Upper School: 8-18.
Enrollment: 1,700.
Call 408-249-2510 (9-12) to apply.
E-mail: admissions@harker.org.

Kehillah Jewish High School
3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto.
A college-preparatory high school for boys and girls in grades 9-12 open to students and families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, including those with no prior Jewish education. State-of-the-art science and computer labs, art studio, music and drama room; regular, honors and AP classes; many sports teams and extracurricular offerings.
Principal Head of School: Lillian Howard; Principals: Alison Ruebusch and Mark Kahn.
Tuition: $27,900.
Admission: Admissions test, transcripts, teacher and administrator recommendations and a written personal statement.
Enrollment: 130.
Call 650-213-9600, ext. 154; fax 650-213-9601.
E-mail: info@kehillah.org.

Menlo School
50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton.
Offers a coeducational, challenging college preparatory curriculum. Grades 6-12.
Built: Established 1915.
Principal Head of School: Norman M. Colb.
Tuition: $32,000 for all grades. Financial aid is available.
Admission: Applications due in January. Standardized testing required.
Class Size: 16.
Enrollment: High school: 534.
Call 650-330-2000; fax 650-330-2002.
E-mail: info@menloschool.org.

Mid-Peninsula High School
1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park .
Coed for grades 9-12. A community for learning, the school is designed for students with academic potential who can benefit from a smaller environment and a flexible, individually focused academic program. Accredited by CAIS and WASC. College-prep curriculum approved by UC/state university systems.
Built: Established 1979.
Principal Head of School: Douglas C. Thompson.
Tuition: $24,963.
Admission: Year-round enrollment. Contact the school to arrange an information interview and to receive an application packet.
Class Size: 12.
Enrollment: 135.
Call 650-321-1991; fax 650-321-9921.
E-mail: info@mid-pen.com.

Mountain View Academy
360 S. Shoreline Blvd. , Mtn. View.
A coeducational, college preparatory, Christian high school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist church, Mountain View Academy provides quality, personalized education in a contemporary Christian environment.
Built: 1923.
Principal Dan Meidinger.
Tuition: $11,500.
Admission: Application form, transcript, recommendation letters, standardized test scores, interview required.
Class Size: 20.
Call 650-967-2324; fax 650-967-6886.
E-mail: dmeidinger@mtnviewacademy.org.

Notre Dame Belmont High School
1540 Ralston Ave., Belmont.
An all-girls, Catholic college preparatory school (Grades 9-12) that actively supports the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, psychological and social growth of its students. Academic program, extra-curricular activities, and competitive sports teams attract a wide cross-section of girls from the Peninsula.
Built: Established 1851.
Principal Rita Gleason.
Tuition: $15,975 .
Admission: Applications due Jan. 8, 2010; admission test and recommendations required..
Class Size: 26.
Enrollment: 555.
Call 650-595-2116.
E-mail: smccormick@ndhsb.org or jclemens@ndhsb.org.

Palo Alto Prep School
4000 Middlefield Road H-2, Palo Alto.
Grades 8-12. The school's purpose is to provide a fresh start toward academic and social success. Summer school offered in all subjects. WASC accredited.
Built: 1987.
Principal Director: Christopher Keck.
Tuition: $18,000 plus $1,500 registration, books and materials fee.
Admission: Open enrollment; interview and student shadow.
Class Size: 8-12.
Enrollment: 70.
Call 650-493-7071; fax 650-493-7073.
E-mail: info@paloaltoprep.com.

Pinewood School
26800 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills.
This college preparatory school teaches grades 7-12. Dress code in place.
Built: Established 1981.
Principal Mark Gardner.
Tuition: Grades 9-12, $22,690. Annual supplemental fee of $900 (grades 7-12) for art supplies, workbooks, textbooks and field trips..
Admission: Applications accepted Oct-mid Jan. Waiting lists. Testing, academic records, and teacher recommendations are required. Student interviews and shadow days are required for grades 4-12. Late applications will be considered on an individual basis..
Class Size: maximum of 20.
Enrollment: 7-12: 300.
Call 650-209-3010; fax 650-941-4727.
E-mail: ucinfo@pinewood.edu.

Sacred Heart Preparatory
150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton.
Grades 9-12. A private, independent Roman Catholic school, a division of Sacred Heart Schools Atherton and a part of the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
Built: 1898.
Principal James Everitt.
Tuition: $29,755.
Admission: Application deadline Jan. 7; admissions tests required. Interview. Waiting list.
Class Size: 15.
Enrollment: 550.
Call 650-322-1928, 650-473-4006 for admissions; fax 650-326-2761.
E-mail: admission@shschools.org.

St. Francis High School
1885 Miramonte Ave., Mtn. View.
A diverse, coeducational, Catholic, college preparatory school focused on educating the whole person in the Holy Cross tradition. Comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs promote spiritual, intellectual and social development.
Built: 1955.
Principal Patricia Tennant.
Tuition: $12,200.
Class Size: 28.
Enrollment: around 1,600.
Call 650-968-1213; fax 650-968-1706.
E-mail: admissions@sfhs.com.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula High School, The
11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos.
Highly interactive and experiential curriculum with ethical and global focus; emphasis on developing original, lively thinking and problem-solving skills; challenging academics that go beyond textbooks and testing; progressive, creative approach grounded in adolescent development.
Built: Established 2007.
Principal Administrator: Stephanie Rynas .
Tuition: $21,250.
Admission: Application and interview required.
Class Size: 12.
Enrollment: 25.
Call 650-948-8433.
E-mail: enroll@waldorfpeninsula.org.

Woodside Priory School
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley.
High school grades 9-12; Coed Catholic/Benedictine school. College preparatory. Dress code.
Built: Established 1957.
Principal Headmaster: Timothy Molak.
Tuition: Comprehensive tuition and fees: $31,700 for day students; $45,400 for boarders; financial aid available.
Admission: Apply by Jan. 14, 2010. Entrance exam required.
Class Size: 15-18.
Enrollment: 350.
Call 650-851-8223; fax 650-851-2839.
E-mail: azappelli@prioryca.org.