School Overview
Maybeck is a co-educational, teacher run, independent, college preparatory high school. Approximately 120 students are enrolled in grades 9-12. Maybeck High School offers a unique opportunity in the East Bay for students to engage with an academically challenging college-preparatory curriculum in a collaborative rather than competitive environment. Maybeck students find creative, intelligent peers who are excited about learning. At Maybeck, the students and faculty together are engaged in intense intellectual exploration. We respect our students as individuals, encouraging independent thought and trusting them to be responsible for and invested in their own educations. In this challenging but safe setting, students are encouraged to take personal and intellectual risks. Our graduates leave us as sophisticated thinkers and confident navigators of the world around them. Through our small classes, high expectations, academic excellence, and programs outside the school, students prepare for college and acquire the tools to engage actively and creatively in the wider world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$23,000
Enrollment
122
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
50%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
AP
2
Class Size
11
Academics
AP Courses
(2)Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
07/19/2022
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This school is located in Berkeley, California, and was founded in 1972, making its history relatively short. The school's mission is to prepare students for college and equip them with the tools to actively and creatively engage with the wider world through our small class sizes, high expectations, excellent academic achievement, and off-campus programs.
School advantages:
1. Two weeks are reserved each spring for special courses, which are a compulsory part of the curriculum. During this period, students actively engage in a dedicated activity. Local projects include sailing, robotics, murals and oil painting, desert wildflowers, kite making, photography, etc.;
2. Travel plans: Include regional travel plans and international tourism projects. Regional travel plans include surfing, scuba diving, New Orleans, New York, Washington D.C., Hawaii, and other places; international tourism projects have explored more than 25 countries worldwide, such as Austria, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Vietnam, among others;
3. The school also holds sports days and film festivals, sponsors student drama productions, hosts an annual film and art night, and visits local theatrical productions, among other activities;
4. The faculty is excellent: 21 out of 25 teachers at the school hold advanced degrees, with an average teaching experience of 10 years;
5. University placement is also commendable, with 95% of graduates admitted to four-year universities.
School advantages:
1. Two weeks are reserved each spring for special courses, which are a compulsory part of the curriculum. During this period, students actively engage in a dedicated activity. Local projects include sailing, robotics, murals and oil painting, desert wildflowers, kite making, photography, etc.;
2. Travel plans: Include regional travel plans and international tourism projects. Regional travel plans include surfing, scuba diving, New Orleans, New York, Washington D.C., Hawaii, and other places; international tourism projects have explored more than 25 countries worldwide, such as Austria, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Vietnam, among others;
3. The school also holds sports days and film festivals, sponsors student drama productions, hosts an annual film and art night, and visits local theatrical productions, among other activities;
4. The faculty is excellent: 21 out of 25 teachers at the school hold advanced degrees, with an average teaching experience of 10 years;
5. University placement is also commendable, with 95% of graduates admitted to four-year universities.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Maybeck High School
Tell me a bit about Maybeck High School.
Maybeck High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1972 , and currently has about 122 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.maybeckhs.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.maybeckhs.org/.
Does Maybeck High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Maybeck High School is offering 2 AP courses.
Maybeck High School also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Maybeck High School also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Maybeck High School students typically go for their colleges?
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What is the application requirement for Maybeck High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Maybeck High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Maybeck High School?
The day tuition for Maybeck High School in 2024 is
$23,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Maybeck High School located?
Maybeck High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Oakland, which is about 6 miles away from school. Most families can choose Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Maybeck High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Maybeck High School is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Maybeck High School has been favorited by 1 users.
Also Maybeck High School has been favorited by 1 users.
How do I complete an application for Maybeck High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Maybeck High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Maybeck High School’s official site: http://www.maybeckhs.org/ or call them at (510)841-8489.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Maybeck High School’s official site: http://www.maybeckhs.org/ or call them at (510)841-8489.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Maybeck High School?
Yes, here are few:
The College Preparatory School, Holy Names High School and Park Day School.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
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Nearby City
Oakland, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay in California, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. Jack London Square, named after the famed writer, features a statue of London and is a popular waterfront area. Nearby, Old Oakland boasts beautifully restored Victorian architecture and unique boutiques. The Oakland Museum of California offers exhibits on the state's history, nature, and art. Uptown is known for its art deco Fox and Paramount theaters, as well as its lively dining, nightlife, and art galleries, making it a hub for entertainment and creativity.
Population (2022)
404,155
Cost of Living
Higher than average 51%
Nearby Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
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