School for Independent Learners

School for Independent Learners

Private High School | Grade 9-12
909 N San Antonio Rd,  Los Altos, CA
4.8
13 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Richard Gowers
Student Teacher Ratio
1:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average GPA
3.83
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
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
3.83
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
1:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
660
Verbal
680
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
77.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.7%
Black
5.6%

School Rankings

#67 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lafayette College 2 Students
Boston University 1 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 1 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 1 Students
Case Western Reserve University 1 Students
Clarkson University 1 Students
Carleton College 1 Students
Amherst College 1 Students
Cleveland Institute of Music 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Music 2 Students
Engineering Mechanics 2 Students
Business 1 Students
Biology 1 Students
Engineering 1 Students
Environmental Science 1 Students
Creative Writing 1 Students
Electrical Engineering 1 Students
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 1 Students
Health Unit Coordinator and Manager 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 17 Reviews
5.0 other
6/19/2025
My experience taking Spanish 2 with Señor Antonio was fabulous! I came from a high school with a Spanish program that was lackluster, but I instantly felt challenged and engaged at SIL. I grew through this class from my teacher’s techniques. The 1-1 approach made conversation a little harder, but he...
5.0 parent
6/14/2024
My son who is neurodivergent graduated from School of Independent Learners this year. We decided on SIL after considering various options that did not need his needs. We are very pleased with the quality of education that he received. The 1:1 model of instruction worked very well for him due to his...
1.0 parent
5/15/2024
While well intentioned, the school is ill-equipped to support the diverse student body that it purports it is designed to support. The school was inconsistent and inconsiderate when supporting our student in taking advanced classes and exams resulting in a failed result. The head of school was highl...
5.0 parent
5/9/2024
Both of my kids took 3 years of high school math at SIL, and we were so happy with the experience. The instruction was challenging but personalized, and so effective for students with busy schedules who wanted to maintain a rigorous school schedule but needed time and flexibility to digest the mater...

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School for Independent Learners is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 909 N San Antonio Rd in Los Altos, in the Los Altos neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 13 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 1:1. School for Independent Learners has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.83, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1350. The average home value in this area is $4,359,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Khan Lab School, Waldorf School of the Peninsula, Pinewood School Upper Campus, and more. Learn more about what Los Altos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near School for Independent Learners.

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