The Athenian School

The Athenian School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd,  Danville, CA
4.4
3.9
535 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Debbie Derana
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$59,275
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
58
Part Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
720
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
45.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
28.9%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Boarding HS in California
#34 Best Private HS in California
#35 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 70 Students
University of Southern California 67 Students
University of California - Berkeley 63 Students
University of California - San Diego 53 Students
Boston University 52 Students
New York University 49 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 48 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 40 Students
Stanford University 38 Students
Loyola Marymount University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Biology 36 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Economics 29 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Engineering 19 Students
International Relations 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 64 Reviews
1.0 Senior
12/20/2023
Great diversity but grading system is bad and they really don't care about the future of their senior students hence their admission rate is one of the worst as compare to other schools. Not worth in my opinion.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
the classes are a little difficult but the teachers are always open and available to help when you need them. there's a lot of great opportunities at athenian and it really focuses on hands-on learning
4.0 Alum
6/30/2020
I love how small the classes sizes are at Athenian because they allow for a better student-teacher relationships. They also encourage students to seek help more and help maintain a safe and balanced environment for learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
5.0 student
3/19/2025
Athenian has been a great fit for me so far, and it feels like a second home already. The teachers and faculty are all very dedicated, and it truly shows through the work they put in to make Athenian the place it is today. The students at Athenian are all very welcoming and friendly, making Athenian...
5.0 parent
3/6/2025
My son is in high school at Athenian, and it is an exceptional school. I have 3 kids and have had experiences at many types of schools (4 independents, 1 parochial, and 2 public) and I really do feel like Athenian stands out as a school. What has struck me so far are: (1) The travel/global opportuni...
5.0 parent
3/6/2025
I have a middle schooler and a high schooler at Athenian. Given that Athenian is one of the most expensive school in the Bay Area and next to Blackhawk and Diablo, I was concerned that my kids would be surrounded by rich brats. I was pleasantly surprise that the kids are very diverse and the school...
1.0 parent
5/29/2024
From being a huge fan of this school our experience has flipped 180 in the last couple of years. They changed the grading system on a whim and it has created havoc. This can have devastating effect on college aspirants. DEIS initiatives are non-existent. There is lot of churn in staff. Club activiti...

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The Athenian School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd in Danville, in the Diablo neighborhood. Annual tuition is $59,275. The school has a total enrollment of 535 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The Athenian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $2,030,683. Learn more about what Danville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Athenian School.

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