Overview

Scholastic. Adventurous. Eclectic. Forward-Looking. Open-Minded. Joyful. Passionate. Located just 800 yards off the Pacific coast, Stevenson is for passionate, motivated, and mature students preparing to attend leading colleges and universities. We have thoughtful students, a gifted faculty and staff, a lively curriculum, an exceptional range of academic, athletic, and artistic choices, and a welcoming community. So this is Stevenson: the school where you need to be serious about studying, about preparing for college, and about respecting yourself and other people – but also serious about enjoying life.
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Official information of Stevenson School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Boarding
A Matriculation
A Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A+ Reviews
A Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $74,900
Day S. Tuition: $43,700
# of Students: 520
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: $92,308/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%
SAT: 1280/1600
#39

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 2
#6 Stanford University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 3
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
#21 Emory University 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 3
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 4
#28 Tufts University 4
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 5
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#42 Boston University 3
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 4
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#55 Santa Clara University 3
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 2
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 4
#79 Brigham Young University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 2
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#99 University of Oregon 2
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 2
Arizona State University 3
#117 University of Vermont 1
#122 Chapman University 2
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 1
#148 San Diego State University 6
LAC #30 Scripps College 2
#162 Oregon State University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 2
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of New England 1
Antioch University Midwest 1
Bryant University 1
College of Marin 1
Community College of Rhode Island 1
Franklin University Switzerland 1
Indiana Institute of Technology 1
Monterey Peninsula College 2
New Mexico State University at Carlsbad 1
San Jose State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
Southeastern Louisiana University 1
Texas A&M International University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Southampton 1
University of the District of Columbia 1
Woodbury University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 2)
Music
Studio Art
Music
Studio Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 52)
ABC Club
American Field Service
Amnesty International
Badminton Club
Chess Club
Computer Club
Cycling Club
Dance Club
Dream Theater Club
Environmental club
ABC Club
American Field Service
Amnesty International
Badminton Club
Chess Club
Computer Club
Cycling Club
Dance Club
Dream Theater Club
Environmental club
European Car Club
Fantasy Book Club
Federation of Jewish Intellectuals
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fencing Club
Flash Animation Club
French Club
Gay/Straight Alliance
Green Key Society
Interact (Community Service)
Interactive Music
International Affairs Group
International Club
Investment Club
Japanimation Club
Jazz Club
Junior State of America
Knitting Club
KSBP 91.9 FM
Martial Arts Club
Math Club
Model UN
Photography Club
Publications
Red Cross Club
Republican Club
Science Club
Shopping Club
Spirit Club
Student Government: Class Officers
Student Government: Residence Council
Student Government: Student Council
Sweet Dance (Hip Hop) Club
Swing Dance Club
Symposium
Table Tennis Club
Thai Club
Theater Boot Camp
Thought Club
Tutsitala (student newspaper)
Vailima
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 60 acres
Boarding Rate: 60%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,SSAT,PSAT,SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8081
SSAT: 6082

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 27)
4.9/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 3)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.7 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 191)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Stevenson School

01.
Tell me a bit about Stevenson School.
Stevenson School is Co-ed private boarding school located in San Jose, California, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 520 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stevensonschool.org.
02.
Does Stevenson School have rigorous academic requirements?
Stevenson School is offering 13 AP courses.

In recent years, 51 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Stevenson School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Stevenson School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 26.52% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.67% go to top 25, and about 3.03% 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 Stevenson School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Stevenson 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 Stevenson School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Stevenson School in 2024 is $75,300 ~ $75,700, 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 info@stevensonschool.org .
06.
Where is Stevenson School located?
Stevenson School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 52 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Stevenson School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Stevenson School is among the most popular schools, within top 20 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Stevenson School has been favorited by 967 users.
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How to start with an application with Stevenson School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Stevenson School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Stevenson School’s official site: http://www.stevensonschool.org or call them at 831-625-8300.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Stevenson School?
Yes, here are few: Santa Catalina School, Monte Vista Christian School and Woodside Priory School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Stevenson School?
The overall rating for Stevenson School is A.

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