The College Preparatory School

The College Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
6100 Broadway,  Oakland, CA
4.3
4.5
374 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Zucker
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1490
Average ACT Score
34
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,600

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
47
Part Time Teachers
11
College Prep
Average SAT
1490
Math
750
Verbal
740
Average ACT
34
Math
33
English
35
Reading
35
Science
34
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
43.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.9%
Two or more races
14.1%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
6.6%
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School Rankings

#1 Best Private HS in California
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#6 Best HS For Stem 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 79 Students
University of California - Berkeley 69 Students
Stanford University 54 Students
University of Chicago 50 Students
Northwestern University 45 Students
University of Southern California 40 Students
Brown University 39 Students
Harvard University 38 Students
Columbia University 37 Students
Pomona College 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Economics 46 Students
Biology 44 Students
Business 29 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 23 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Physics 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 82 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/29/2024
Truly a fantastic school that empowers students who are deep and interesting thinkers and doers. The school graduates students who are beyond prepared for college and whatever their future may hold.
5.0 Parent
7/7/2024
CPS has allowed my kids to find their passion in learning not only through the courses taught but the teachers that inspire them. They are definitely ready for college and the challenges to come.
5.0 Alum
7/23/2023
Such a great academic experience. All the students love learning and all the teachers could be college professors but choose to teach College Prep students instead.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/30/2024
We have two children at CPS, and our experience with CPS has been excellent. Just a few things that stand out: extremely bright, kind, and thoughtful students, with interests in a broad range of subjects; inspired and inspiring teachers focused on how to best teach and guide students; a broad and in...
5.0 parent
10/8/2015
College Prep is a wonderful community that nurtures a real love for learning. Staff and faculty are highly engaged, welcoming to parents, and communicative about expectations. They also go the extra distance to address concerns and help all students reach their full potential.
5.0 student
2/12/2015
Things are not as they've been reported. Snobbery+elitism? I haven't come across it in my time here, and frequently see the opposite; it's a fact that 25+% of the students are on financial aid, and people who flaunt their wealth are looked down upon. It is an extremely supportive enviroment where my...
5.0 student
4/20/2013
College Prep is the strongest prep school in NorCal with regards to education and college placement. I graduated in '12 and landed at my first-choice school. Pros (facts): -Three of my classes senior year had 5 or fewer students. The school is willing to hold classes for the sake of its students, ev...

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