Orinda Academy

Orinda Academy

Private High School | Grade 8-12
19 Altarinda Rd,  Orinda, CA
4.0
35 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sue Porter
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$50,952

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
10
Full Time Teachers
7
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
470
Verbal
540
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
33
Reading
33
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
87%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
62.3%
Female
37.7%
White
60.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.5%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic
6.8%
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School Rankings

#57 Most Diverse Private HS in California
#134 Best Private HS in California
#170 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 5 Students
University of San Diego 5 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 4 Students
University of California - Irvine 4 Students
New York University 4 Students
University of Southern California 4 Students
Pomona College 4 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 3 Students
Willamette University 3 Students
Bates College 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Economics 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 3 Students
Entrepreneurship 3 Students
International Business 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 11 Reviews
1.0 other
3/27/2024
Under the current administration, this school is not one I would advise anyone to consider. The head of school lacks qualifications, having never taught or held previous headship experience. Her behavior is concerning, displaying instability and unprofessionalism. Numerous students, along with exper...
5.0 parent
5/8/2023
Orinda Academy is a hidden gem of a small, college prep school that serves bright kids who learn differently, have anxiety or depression, and have not been supported by or been lost in larger schools. The incredible teachers are brilliant, supportive, and caring. The classes are small (8-10 students...
5.0 parent
11/15/2022
OA is a school for bright kids who need a smaller, quieter environment. In 9th grade, my daughter attended a small public charter HS in Oakland and found it overwhelming -- too loud and too chaotic. I reached out to OA mid-year and the head of school showed so much compassion; she helped us figure o...
5.0 parent
10/21/2022
My son has high-functioning ASD, and public high school became a challenge for him. He was bullied not only by the students but by the administration and some teachers as well. After years of arguing with the school district, we moved him to OA. The difference was enormous. The teachers and administ...

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