Viewpoint School

The city where Viewpoint School is located, Calabasas, is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California. It is only half an hour from Los Angeles International Airport, half an hour from Beverly Hills, and 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Many celebrities, such as the Kardashian family, actor Will Smith, and Katie Holmes, enjoy living here. Viewpoint School was founded in 1961 and is the 8th-ranked K-12 private school in Los Angeles, and among the top 10% in California. The school has approximately 1200 students, with 63% being white and 12% Asian. All students matriculate into four-year universities after graduation. Notable alumni include Tiffany Trump, daughter of former US President Trump, and Max Cutler, founder of Parcast. There are approximately 25-35 application spots available for 6th, 7th, and 9th grades, respectively. The college placement is excellent, with 100% of graduates attending university, and about one-third choosing to attend college in California. In terms of majors, 35% choose STEM, 26% social sciences, 16% economics, and 11% arts, among others. Swimming is a strong program with numerous awards. Other featured sports include golf, football, basketball, and volleyball, and the school's website has dedicated links introducing outstanding athlete graduates. Tuition fees are: Elementary School (TK-5) $43,410, Middle School (grades 6-8) $49,885, High School (grades 9-12) $51,925.

Viewpoint School, located in Calabasas, California, emphasizes excellence and achievement while providing personalized attention. It features a heated swimming pool, state-of-the-art track and field training facilities, the Malcolm Family Art Gallery, a robotics lab, a black box theater, the 400-seat Carlson Family Theater, innovation spaces, and more.

School Advantages

1. Rich Curriculum and Academic Excellence. The school offers 29 AP courses, 28 honors courses, 10 advanced courses, and 6 accelerated courses to meet the academic needs of students at various levels. The class of 2020 graduates received significant scholarships, including the University of Chicago Odyssey Scholarship, USC Presidential and Dean's Scholarships, Oberlin Conservatory Dean's Scholarship, UC Berkeley Chancellor's Scholarship, and others.

2. ECOLET Outdoor Learning Space: Created for all students, from elementary science to AP Biology, for studying local flora and fauna.

3. Prominent in STEM with Advanced Facilities: The robotics lab was recently renovated and features a robotics competition arena, 3D printers, drill presses, and professional engineering equipment.

4. Strong Emphasis on Arts: Offers award-winning orchestra and wind ensemble programs; provides drama, dance performances, backstage work, and opportunities to perform in fall plays, spring musicals, etc. Film is one of the most renowned programs, with "Film IV" being the outcome of the film program, producing award-winning films recognized at national film festivals.

5. Numerous Sports Awards, with Outstanding Swimming: The boys' swimming team won league championships from 2005 to 2019, and the girls' swimming team also won league championships from 2007 to 2019.