Type
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Type
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Enrollment
2,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Summary
Menlo-Atherton High School 2025-2026 profile: a four-year comprehensive public secondary school in Atherton, CA, established in 1951, with approximate enrollment of 2,150 students, 140 certificated staff, WASC accreditation, ETS School Code 050170, weighted Honors/AP GPA policy, no class rank, and 13 AP course offerings identified in the AP Courses section.
Advanced Coursework
Certain courses are not taught at the Honors (HP) level but have similar rigor. Pre-calculus, Spanish IV, Latin IV, and French IV are in this category. Other classes with an AS designation are Advanced Standing (accelerated) but not honors-level HP, including AS Algebra II, Geometry Enriched, and AS English II.
Matriculation Notes
College Plans for the Class of 2025: 66.5% met A-G eligibility; 63% elected to attend a four-year college; University of California 14%; California State University 7%; CA private colleges and universities 8%; 4-year out-of-state & international 33%; Community college 27%; Other 10%.
Siviq Layer
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
62nd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 62% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
25th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 25% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
43rd percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 43% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
4th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 4% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
17th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 17% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
50th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 50% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
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Linked Nonprofit Data
Net Assets
$271,032,899
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$19,908,369
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$77,962,903
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$36,262
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
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Institutional Details
Institutional
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Vice Principal (IVP)
Vice Principal (AVP)
Vice Principal (AVP)
Vice Principal (AVP)
Athletic Director
Athletic Director
Institutional
School Phone
Fax: (650) 323-1411
School Counselor
School Counselor
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School Counselor
College & Career Advisor
College & Career Advisor
Institutional
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ETS School Code
External References
Search & Answers
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Menlo School.
The current school profile reports about 2,150 students enrolled at Menlo School.
Menlo School currently reports serving grades 4.
Menlo School is located in Atherton, CA.
Menlo School is a private school.
Yes. The current school profile reports 13 AP courses at Menlo School.
No. The school profile says Menlo-Atherton High School does not rank students.
GPA uses A–F points of 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0. Honors and AP courses are weighted at 5, 4, and 3 points, with limits on extra points for outside dual or concurrent enrollment courses.
Students need 220 credits to graduate. Each completed semester course with a D or better earns five credits.
The profile reports 140 certificated staff, with over 60% holding master’s or doctorate degrees.
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Provenance
| 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 | May 03, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| Additional official source www.menloschool.org/live/files/4018-menlo-school-profile-2025-2026 | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Honors Program |
| Admissions • Menlo School www.menloschool.org/admissions | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Average Class Size • Receiving Financial Aid • Student-Teacher Ratio • Students of Color |
| History • Menlo School www.menloschool.org/about/history | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment • Founded Year • Residential Enrollment |
| Welcome to Menlo School www.menloschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 4 | Menlo-Atherton High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school that was established in 1951. |
| Lowest Grade | 4 | 4 |
| Highest Grade | 4 | 4 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 4 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Public | Menlo-Atherton High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school... Newsweek has consistently ranked Menlo-Atherton as one of the top public high schools in the United States. |
| School Type Code | public | Public |
| Enrollment | 2150 | Menlo-Atherton has an approximate enrollment of 2,150 students. |
| Residential Enrollment | 0 | 1979 High school became co-educational; boarding was eliminated |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | 8:1 Student-Faculty Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1915 | founded in 1915 |
| School Leadership | - | Contact Information: School Phone: (650) 322-5311. Principal Karl Losekoot 50110 [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | 555 Middlefield Rd. Atherton, CA 94027 (650) 322-5311 ♦ fax (650)323-1411 |
| Accreditations | - | Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| School Codes | - | ETS School Code: 050170 |
| AP Courses | 13 | AP Courses: Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Physics 1; Physics C Mechanics; Physics C Elect. & Mag.; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Statistics; Computer Science JAVA; Comp. Sci. Principles; English Composition/Lang; English Literature |
| Average Class Size | 58 | Average Class size 58 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors Courses ... Other classes with an AS designation are Advanced Standing (accelerated) but not honors-level HP, including AS Algebra II, Geometry Enriched, and AS English II. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Certain courses are not taught at the Honors (HP) level but have similar rigor. Pre-calculus, Spanish IV, Latin IV, and French IV are in this category. Other classes with an AS designation are Advanced Standing (accelerated) but not honors-level HP, including AS Algebra II, Geometry Enriched, and AS English II. | Certain courses are not taught at the Honors (HP) level but have similar rigor. Pre-calculus, Spanish IV, Latin IV, and French IV are in this category. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | College Plans for the Class of 2025: 66.5% met A-G eligibility; 63% elected to attend a four-year college; University of California 14%; California State University 7%; CA private colleges and universities 8%; 4-year out-of-state & international 33%; Community college 27%; Other 10%. | College Plans for the Class of 2025: While 66.5% of the 2025 graduates met A-G eligibility, 63% elected to attend a four-year college. University of California 14%; California State University 7%; CA private colleges and universities 8%; 4-year out-of-state & international 33%; Community college 27%; Other 10%. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 62 | Ethnic Distribution: African American 4%; Asian American 8%; Hispanic 41%; Pacific Islander 4%; Other 5%; White 38%. |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 20 | 20% Percent of currently enrolled students supported by financial aid |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Menlo-Atherton High School does not rank students. | Menlo-Atherton High School does not rank students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Menlo-Atherton High School does not rank students. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | Honors and AP courses are weighted and assigned point values of 5, 4, and 3. These classes are designated with an "HP." |
| Weighted Grades Policy | The GPA computation is based on A, B, C, D, and F, with point values of 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0. Honors and AP courses are weighted and assigned point values of 5, 4, and 3. Menlo-Atherton does not award additional grade points to college courses taken through dual enrollment or AP courses taken through concurrent enrollment if the course is not offered at Menlo-Atherton. | The GPA computation is based on a grading system of A, B, C, D, and F, with point values of 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0. Honors and AP courses are weighted and assigned point values of 5, 4, and 3... Menlo-Atherton High School does not award additional grade points to college courses taken through dual enrollment or AP courses taken through concurrent enrollment if the course is not offered at Menlo-Atherton. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | broad_access | broad_access |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Profile identifies the school as a four-year comprehensive public secondary school in Atherton, CA, with approximate enrollment of 2,150 students.; Admissions metrics are not reported; public comprehensive school context supports broad-access selectivity rather than selective admission pressure.; Advanced academic offerings include 13 AP courses plus Honors/HP and Advanced Standing/accelerated coursework.; Spring 2025 AP testing volume and results are strong: 793 students tested, 1,856 exams, 94% scoring 3 or higher, and 45% scoring 5.; School reports Silver recognition on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll and California Distinguished School designation.; Testing policy is not reported in the supplied college counseling fields.; College support staffing is evidenced by multiple school counselors and two College & Career Advisors, but no detailed counseling program summary is provided.; Student-body geographic breadth is not reported; evidence supports a regional public-school profile rather than national or global reach.; Financial-aid participation or tuition-free-share metrics are not reported, so access category is limited to available evidence.; College outcomes are reported as aggregate plans for the Class of 2025: 63% elected to attend a four-year college, 27% community college, and 10% other; no top-college list or standardized score outcomes are reported. |