SCHOOL FACTS
The School:
Founded…………………………………………………….1850
Gender…………………………………………………….Co-ed
Location…………………………………….California, USA
Website…………………………www.sandomenico.org
Demographics
Students enrolled………………………………………..680
Age range…………………………………………………..5-19
Age range boarding………………………………….14-19
International boarders………………………………….83
Academics & Practical Info
Programs……………………..AP, Honors, LEAF, ROSE
Average class size………………………………………….15
Student:teacher ratio………………………………….10:1
Tuition & Boarding………………………..$75,000/year
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San Domenico School
San Domenico School
Founded in 1850, San Domenico is California’s first Independent school. It has a 171-year legacy as an internationally recognized K-12 day and boarding school, enrolling students of all backgrounds and faith traditions.
San Domenico prides itself on its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Its unique focus on both academic excellence and character driven purpose creates more than just great students – it develops great people.
San Domenico school is ranked in the top 4% of all independent schools across the U.S. and in the top 10 of boarding high schools in California. Furthermore, San Domenico also offers one of the top 5% of STEM programs in America. 91% of our students were accepted by one or more of their top 5 schools of interest and includes such schools as Cornell, Duke, Julliard, NYU, Northwestern, Reed, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Chicago, and USC.
Around 680 students attend San Domenico spread across grades K-12. The school offers a boarding program to its upper class students from grades 9-12. San Domenico serves a truly global student community, and out of the school’s 130 boarding students, 83 are international students from 22 countries across the world.
With its location in Marin County, California, San Domenico is only 30 minutes away from San Francisco. No need to fear gresy skies or being stuck inside – the area enjoys 273 days of sunshine! Break a sweat with San Domenico’s selection of 24 different sports, participate in one or more of the school’s 30+ clubs, or spend time with your friends on local activities and trips!
ACADEMICS
At San Domenico, students are immersed in a rigorous and relevant academic program that promotes and instills an authentic love of learning. San Domenico provides a vibrant learning environment that fosters each student’s personal and intellectual growth. This environment is enabled by small average class sizes of 14-16 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.
SUBJECTS
San Domenico offers more than 126 courses across a wide range of fields:
English | World Languages | English as a Second Language | Philosophy, Ethics & World Religions | History & Social Science | Science | Health & Physical Education | Mathematics & Computer Science | Visual & Performing Arts | Visual Arts & Digital Media
San Domenico prides itself on its Honors and Advanced Placement courses, which prepare students to succeed in college by having the skills, the ability, and the courage to embrace challenge. On average, 2/3 of the school’s students earn a 4 or 5 on AP exams, with the most common score being a 5, the highest possible score. Choose between 27 courses across the different disciplines!
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Aside from its core, Honors, and AP offerings, San Domenico has several other course distinctions. LEAF (Leadership Environmental Advocacy Focus) courses provide students with a coherent understanding of the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental issues and directly address these issues through the lenses of social justice and sustainability.
The ROSE Program (Real Opportunities for Service Education) is a two-year service learning project with students dedicating their time to an issue with reciprocal benefits for both the community and the student.
Finally, the internationally acclaimed Virtuoso Program is designed for upper school students who are exploring their potential as string musicians and wish to dedicate themselves to a rigorous academic and musical curriculum.
THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE
The San Domenico experience is much more than just excellent academics. Here, you’ll find a close-knit, connected, and vibrant community where cultural learning and global perspectives are celebrated. Every day is an opportunity to try something new; a place to build lifelong friendships with classmates, teachers, coaches, and teammates; a safe haven to grow and discover perspectives that will change the way you see the world
CLUBS and CO-CURRICULARS
Aside from the Virtuoso Program, San Domenico also offer a Performing Arts (Dance & Theater) Program and an award winning Film or Visual Arts Programs. Clubs and Co-Curriculars at San Domenico vary from year to year, but may include:
Anime | Asian Students Association | Economics Club | Film | Gardening | K-Pop | Model U.N. | National Honor Society | Photography | Pulse of the Planet | Robotics Soccer | Social Justice | Table Tennis | Yearbook | Yoga
ATHLETICS
San Domenico sees the playing field as an extension of the classroom, where character, team work, and integrity are keys to success today – and for the rest of your life. Choose between:
Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Lacrosse | Mountain Biking | Sailing | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field | Volleyball | Water Polo |
SPARE TIME
From sporting games to music to hiking or theatrical productions, there is always something for fun and relaxation available on San Domenico’s 515-acre campus. Outside of campus, enjoy planned trips where you white water raft down the American River, head south to kayak the Santa Cruz Bay, or swing on ropes through the Redwoods of Occidental. Teachers may also arrange summer trips, for example to Yellowstone for a biology research project, to Yosemite for a pilgrimage, or to Washington D.C. for some legislative learning in the nation’s capital.
