Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Established in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Overview
Menlo School is dedicated to providing a challenging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletic programs. The School helps students develop positive values and nurtures character development in a supportive environment that upholds the highest moral and ethical standards. Menlo’s program encourages students to reach their fullest potential and to develop the skills necessary to respond intelligently and humanely to the complexities of a diverse and increasingly interconnected world.
School Profile
Enrollment
Total student enrollment: 795
Upper School enrollment: 581
Middle School enrollment: 214
54% of students self-identify as students of color
Financial Aid
Menlo School seeks to attract talented students of varied socioeconomic backgrounds. This year the School awarded $7 million in aid to 20% of the student body.
Menlo meets 100% of demonstrated need for all of our families.
The average aid grant is $44,860
Instruction
Upper School student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Middle School student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Upper School average class size: 18
Middle School average class size: 18
# of faculty and administration members: 111
Percent of faculty with advanced degree: 73%
Arts & Athletics
100% of students participate in Creative Arts during their four years at Menlo
Creative Arts offered: studio art, graphic art, photography, orchestra, jazz band, chamber music, chorus, moviemaking, dance, drama, percussion
Nearly 80% of Upper School students play at least one sport
100% of Middle School students participate in Physical Education or interscholastic sports
