Overview

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service. Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow. The school is organized into three divisions
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Official information of Polytechnic School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
NA Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $41,900
# of Students: 875
Teacher:Student: 1:6
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: $81,143/stu.
SAT: 1450/1600
#93

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Columbia University 1
#4 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Duke University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#16 Rice University 1
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#18 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#24 University of Michigan 1
#24 University of Southern California 1
#26 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#30 New York University 1
#30 Tufts University 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 Claremont McKenna College 1
#35 Boston College 1
#35 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#41 Tulane University 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Washington and Lee University 1
#48 University of Texas at Austin 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#53 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#53 Purdue University 1
#53 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#53 Santa Clara University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#58 Syracuse University 1
#58 University of Washington 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#66 George Washington University 1
#66 Loyola Marymount University 1
#66 Southern Methodist University 1
#66 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Haverford College 1
LAC #15 Smith College 1
#76 Baylor University 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#80 Gonzaga University 1
#80 University of Denver 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#88 University of Iowa 1
#88 University of San Diego 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1
#97 University of Arizona 1
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
LAC #20 Colgate University 1
LAC #20 Wesleyan University 1
#103 University of Oregon 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 Barnard College 1
LAC #22 Bates College 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
#112 Loyola University Chicago 1
#118 University of Vermont 1
#124 Westmont College 1
LAC #25 Colorado College 1
LAC #25 Harvey Mudd College 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
#136 Ripon College 1
LAC #28 Kenyon College 1
LAC #28 Scripps College 1
LAC #28 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #36 Pitzer College 1
LAC #40 Lafayette College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
LAC #47 Whitman College 1
LAC #51 Connecticut College 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
Babson College 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Butler University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State University: Monterey Bay 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Emerson College 1
Los Angeles Trade and Technical College 1
Marist College 1
McGill University 1
Pasadena City College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Evansville 1
Xavier University of Louisiana 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Fencing
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 20)
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Play Production
Theater
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Jazz
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Play Production
Theater
2D Design
Ceramics
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Woodworking
Screenwriting
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 52)
Ambassadors Club
Art History Club
Balderdash Club
Black Student Union
Book Club
Breaking
Boundaries
Poly Christian Fellowship
Chess Club
Conservative Club
Ambassadors Club
Art History Club
Balderdash Club
Black Student Union
Book Club
Breaking
Boundaries
Poly Christian Fellowship
Chess Club
Conservative Club
Conversaciones
Siempre Interesantes
Cooking Club
Debate Team
Education Beyond the Border
Ethics Bowl
Fem-Ed
Fishing Club
Food for Thought Club
Jewish Student Union
Healthcare Helpers
Poly Hiking Club
Latinos Unidos
Math Club
Medical Exploration Club
Mental Health Club
Middle-Eastern Affinity Club
Mixed Race Affinity
Model UN
Neurodiversity Club
Paw Print
Performing Arts Student Council (PASC)
Premier League Club
Science Olympiad
Polywood
Poly Student Science Organization
Poetry Club
Queer Straight Alliance
Robotics Club
Scien
SPQR
Poly Start-Up Incubator
Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SALC)
Theatre Appreciation Club
Sustainability Club
Urban Gardening
Union Station Club
Poly United Nations Association
Vocal Ensemble
Women of Color Club
Women's Service League
Writing Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 15 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/06
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
ISEE: 52402

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
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4.8 (19 reviews)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Polytechnic School

01.
Tell me a bit about Polytechnic School.
Polytechnic School is Co-ed private day school located in Los Angeles, California, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 875 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.polytechnic.org.
02.
Does Polytechnic School have rigorous academic requirements?
Polytechnic School is offering 14 AP courses.

03.
Where do Polytechnic School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.79% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 25.27% go to top 25, and about 6.81% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Polytechnic School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Polytechnic School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Polytechnic School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Polytechnic School in 2024 is $41,900, 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 admission@polytechnic.org .
06.
Where is Polytechnic School located?
Polytechnic School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Polytechnic School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Polytechnic School is among the most popular schools, within top 314 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Polytechnic School has been favorited by 54 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Polytechnic School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Polytechnic School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Polytechnic School’s official site: https://www.polytechnic.org or call them at 626-396-6300.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Polytechnic School?
Yes, here are few: Mayfield Junior School, Southwestern Academy (CA) and The Waverly School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Polytechnic School?
The overall rating for Polytechnic School is A-.

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