Merit Academy vs. Kirby School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merit Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Kirby School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
n/a
Year Founded
1994
1994
Students Body
Total Students
24 students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
18
Grade 8 Students
-
16
Grade 9 Students
6
28
Grade 10 Students
6
21
Grade 11 Students
6
22
Grade 12 Students
6
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
1
12
Number of AP Classes
37
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
5:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1400
n/a
Average ACT score
29
29
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 18 / Feb. 5 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$50,000
$52,000
Tuition Notes
Students can enroll in one to six courses per semester. $50000 is based on full enrollment and educational/college advisory.
Tiered Tuition Available
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$31,965
Acceptance Rate
100%
n/a
Admissions Director
Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy
Stephanie Hanepen
Admissions Associate
Jaclyn D'Arcy
Sonoma Bates
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
History and Literature ClassesKids 4 Hydrogen
projectMeritTravel Abroad with English
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCancer Awareness Club
Chess ClubCooking Club
EcologyEconomics
Gay Straight AllianceGreen Team
Junior Statesman of America (JSA)Student Council
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber ChoirChorus
DramaJazz Band
Jazz ChoirOrchestra
Treble Choir