Type
-
School
Sage Hill School
Siviq Rank#36Newport Coast, CA
20 AP Courses
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Sage Hill School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Newport Coast, California, founded in 2000. For 2025-2026 it reports total enrollment of 597 students across grades 9-12, 20 AP courses and 3 Post-AP courses, no class rank, mean SAT 1435 and mean ACT 32 for the Classes of 2024-2026 through July 2025, and 16% of students receiving financial assistance. The school is accredited by WASC and CAIS and lists CEEB code 052124.
College Counseling
College counseling staff listed include Director Carolyn Blair, Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling Alyssa Flynn, Associate Directors Cassie Fuenmayor, Annalise Miyashiro, and Lauren Popkowski, plus College Counseling Coordinator Pavle Filipovic.
Advanced Coursework
Honors/Accelerated, AP, and Post-AP coursework is available; Sage Hill offers 20 AP courses and 3 Post-AP courses; students are strongly suggested to take no more than three Honors/Accelerated and/or AP courses a year.
Matriculation Notes
Students in the previous four graduating classes attended colleges in these locations: California 40%, West (non-CA) 5%, Southwest 4%, Midwest 14%, Southeast 6%, Mid Atlantic 17%, Northeast 13%, International 1%.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
81st percentile
Higher reported academic program than 81% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
20th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 20% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
0th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 0% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
67th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 67% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
18th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 18% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 20
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,435
- Average ACT
- 32
Profile
Student Body
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 16%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Sage Hill School does not calculate class rank.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- If a student commits an Honor Code violation resulting in a suspension or expulsion, the school encourages and expects the student to answer disciplinary-history questions honestly and to update colleges if an infraction occurs after application submission.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$7,552
Tax year 2025
Net Income
-$2,827
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$4,367
Tax year 2025
Expenses Per Student
$7
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Patricia Merz
Director of College Counseling
Carolyn Blair
Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling
Alyssa Flynn
Associate Director of College Counseling
Cassie Fuenmayor
Associate Director of College Counseling
Annalise Miyashiro
Associate Director of College Counseling
Lauren Popkowski
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Carolyn Blair
Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling
Alyssa Flynn
Associate Director of College Counseling
Cassie Fuenmayor
Associate Director of College Counseling
Annalise Miyashiro
Associate Director of College Counseling
Lauren Popkowski
College Counseling Coordinator
Pavle Filipovic
Registrar
Lynette Swanson
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Accredited
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
052124
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Sage Hill School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Hill School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Sage Hill School.
How many students are enrolled at Sage Hill School?
The current school profile reports about 597 students enrolled at Sage Hill School.
What grades does Sage Hill School offer?
Sage Hill School currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Where is Sage Hill School located?
Sage Hill School is located in Newport Coast, CA.
Is Sage Hill School a day school or a boarding school?
Sage Hill School is a private school.
Does Sage Hill School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 20 AP courses at Sage Hill School.
How many students receive financial aid at Sage Hill School?
The current school profile says about 16.0% of students at Sage Hill School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for Sage Hill School?
The current school profile highlights American University as one of the top reported college destinations for Sage Hill School.
Does Sage Hill rank its students?
No. Sage Hill says it does not calculate class rank.
Are there any special graduation requirements at Sage Hill?
Yes. Students must successfully complete at least four SCD courses to graduate.
Does Sage Hill offer financial aid?
Yes. Sixteen percent of students receive financial assistance, totaling more than $4.5 million.
Who is on Sage Hill’s college counseling team?
The school lists Director Carolyn Blair, Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling Alyssa Flynn, Associate Directors Cassie Fuenmayor, Annalise Miyashiro, and Lauren Popkowski, plus College Counseling Coordinator Pavle Filipovic.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| About | Sage Hill School www.sagehillschool.org/about/welcome-to-sage-hill | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Official website www.sagehillschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 04, 2026 | Average Class Size |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/academics/academic-excellence | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling at Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/admission/admission-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.sagehillschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Sage Hill School | Premier 7-12 Independent School in Orange County | www.sagehillschool.org | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | sagehillschool.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/145/download/download_10878708.pdf | page_scan |
| Board of Trustees at Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/board-of-trustees | supplemental_backfill |
| Head of School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/head-of-school | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission, Vision and Core Values of Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/mission-and-vision | supplemental_backfill |
| Safety & Security at Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/safety-and-security | supplemental_backfill |
| Class of 2025 College Report | www.sagehillschool.org/ftpimages/145/download/download_8487295.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| School Profile 2025-2026 | www.sagehillschool.org/ftpimages/145/download/download_8635579.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Official website | www.sagehillschool.org | existing |
| Our History | Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/history | supplemental_backfill |
| About | Sage Hill School | www.sagehillschool.org/about/welcome-to-sage-hill | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | The Students — Total Enrollment 597; Class of 2026 142; Class of 2027 139; Class of 2028 150; Class of 2029 166. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Founded in September 2000, Sage Hill School is Orange County’s first independent, co-educational, non-denominational secondary school. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 597 | The Students — Total Enrollment 597. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 2016 | established in 2016 |
| School Leadership | - | Head of School Patricia Merz. |
| Key Contacts | - | Director of College Counseling Carolyn Blair (949) 219-1392 [email protected]. |
| Accreditations | - | Sage Hill School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 052124 |
| AP Courses | 20 | Advanced Placement Program — Sage Hill School offers 20 AP courses and 3 Post-AP courses. |
| Average Class Size | 36 | Average class size in upper school 36 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors/Accelerated, Advanced Placement, and Post-AP coursework is available to students who have completed the appropriate prerequisites and ideally have the recommendation of the faculty. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Honors/Accelerated, AP, and Post-AP coursework is available; Sage Hill offers 20 AP courses and 3 Post-AP courses; students are strongly suggested to take no more than three Honors/Accelerated and/or AP courses a year. | Honors/Accelerated, Advanced Placement, and Post-AP coursework is available... Advanced Placement Program — Sage Hill School offers 20 AP courses and 3 Post-AP courses... we strongly suggest students take no more than three Honors/Accelerated and/or AP courses a year. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling staff listed include Director Carolyn Blair, Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling Alyssa Flynn, Associate Directors Cassie Fuenmayor, Annalise Miyashiro, and Lauren Popkowski, plus College Counseling Coordinator Pavle Filipovic. | Director of College Counseling Carolyn Blair ... Associate Director of 9th and 10th Grade College Counseling Alyssa Flynn ... Associate Director of College Counseling Cassie Fuenmayor ... Annalise Miyashiro ... Lauren Popkowski ... College Counseling Coordinator Pavle Filipovic. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1435 | Standardized Testing - SAT — Through July 2025 — Class of 2024-2026 — Mean 1435. |
| Average ACT | 32 | Standardized Testing - ACT — Through July 2025 — Class of 2024-2026 — Mean 32. |
| Matriculation Summary | Students in the previous four graduating classes attended colleges in these locations: California 40%, West (non-CA) 5%, Southwest 4%, Midwest 14%, Southeast 6%, Mid Atlantic 17%, Northeast 13%, International 1%. | College Enrollment 2022-2025 — Students in the previous four graduating classes have attended colleges in the following geographic locations: California 40%; West (non-CA) 5%; Southwest 4%; Midwest 14%; Southeast 6%; Mid Atlantic 17%; Northeast 13%; International 1%. |
| Top Colleges | - | American University 2 attendees; Amherst College 2 attendees; Arizona State University 2 attendees; Art Center College of Design 2 attendees; Barnard College 5 attendees; Boston College 2 attendees; Boston University 11 attendees; Brown University 2 attendees; Cal Poly 6 attendees; California Institute of Technology 3 attendees; California State University, Long Beach 4 attendees; Carleton College 2 attendees; Carnegie Mellon University 6 attendees; Chapman University 8 attendees; Claremont McKenna College 2 attendees; Cornell University 10 attendees; Dartmouth College 2 attendees; Duke University 4 attendees; Emory University 2 attendees |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 16 | Sixteen percent of Sage Hill students receive financial assistance totaling more than $4.5 million. |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Sage Hill School does not calculate class rank. | Due to the highly competitive nature of the admission process and our relatively small student body, Sage Hill School does not calculate class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Sage Hill School does not calculate class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | If a student commits an Honor Code violation resulting in a suspension or expulsion, the school encourages and expects the student to answer disciplinary-history questions honestly and to update colleges if an infraction occurs after application submission. | If a student commits an Honor Code violation resulting in a suspension or expulsion, we encourage and expect the individual to honestly respond to any question in the college application that pertains to a student’s disciplinary history. If the infraction occurs after the student has submitted their application, the student is expected to immediately update all colleges that ask a disciplinary history question. |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | highly_selective | highly_selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in supplied profile evidence.; Admission process is described as 'highly competitive' and the school does not calculate class rank.; Reported testing profile is strong: SAT mid-50% 1380-1530, ACT composite mid-50% 30-35; mean SAT 1435 and mean ACT 32.; Academic program includes Honors/Accelerated courses, 20 AP courses, and 3 Post-AP courses.; Students are expected to carry at least five academic courses each semester.; National Merit results are substantial over 2016-2025: 82 finalists, 87 semifinalists, 258 commended.; College counseling staff is large and specialized: director, multiple associate directors including 9th/10th grade counseling, plus a coordinator.; 16% of students receive financial assistance totaling more than $4.5 million.; College matriculation evidence shows multi-year placements across a broad range of selective colleges and national regions.; Student-body state/country breadth is not reported in the supplied evidence. |