Type
-
School
The Nueva School
Siviq Rank#5Hillsborough, CA
0 AP Courses
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Nueva School Upper School Profile 2025–2026 reports a San Mateo, California upper school founded in 1967, with 450 upper-school students, a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, average class size of 16, 70% students of color, and 21% receiving financial aid. Nueva states that it does not designate Honors or AP courses, does not calculate class rank, and does not weight grades. The profile provides ACT/SAT score summaries for Classes of 2025 and 2026 and college outcomes/matriculation information for 2021–2024.
Advanced Coursework
All courses offered range from college preparatory to college-level; majority of core courses meet or exceed AP rigor; advanced electives and independent courses of study allow accelerated pace; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses.
Matriculation Notes
The 439 students currently enrolled in college applied to 273 colleges, were admitted to 251, and are attending 105 different institutions in 30 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland. Over 75% of Nueva graduates choose to leave California for college, and annually over a third are the sole matriculant to their college.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
11th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 11% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
53rd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 53% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
85th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 85% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
100th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 100% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
42nd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 42% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
67th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 67% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- No
- Average SAT
- 1,530
- Average ACT
- 34
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 30
- Students of Color
- 70%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 21%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Nueva does not calculate class rank and does not offer academic honors, prizes, or valedictorian status.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- We do not weight grades.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- Nueva reports disciplinary infractions; students are expected to self-report serious violations, with college counseling support for context.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$209,757,356
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$12,725,554
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$74,916,719
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$166,482
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Lee Fertig
Upper School Division Head
Liza Raynal
Director of College Counseling
J. Gavin Bradley
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
J. Gavin Bradley
Associate Director of College Counseling
Paul Gallagher
Associate Director of College Counseling
Phil Moreno
College Counseling Operations Manager
Erika Rojas
Main school contact
School Contact
131 E. 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403; nuevaschool.org
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Member
California Association of Independent Schools
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB code
051213
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
The Nueva School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nueva School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 6:1 at The Nueva School.
How many students are enrolled at The Nueva School?
The current school profile reports about 450 students enrolled at The Nueva School.
What grades does The Nueva School offer?
The Nueva School currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Where is The Nueva School located?
The Nueva School is located in Hillsborough, CA.
Is The Nueva School a day school or a boarding school?
The Nueva School is a private school.
Does The Nueva School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at The Nueva School.
How many students receive financial aid at The Nueva School?
The current school profile says about 21.0% of students at The Nueva School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for The Nueva School?
The current school profile highlights Brown University as one of the top reported college destinations for The Nueva School.
Does Nueva calculate class rank or weight grades?
No. Nueva says it does not calculate class rank, does not weight grades, and does not offer academic honors, prizes, or valedictorian status.
What is a typical Nueva course load?
A typical student takes 7–8 classes per semester, while seniors typically take 7 classes.
What National Merit results are reported for Nueva?
For the Class of 2025, Nueva reports 23 National Merit Semifinalists and 34 Commended students, for 57 total—50% of the class.
How widely do Nueva graduates spread out for college?
Nueva reports that 439 students currently enrolled in college are attending 105 institutions across 30 states, D.C., and several countries. More than 75% leave California for college.
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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 |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772232112/nuevaschoolorg/fw3vl0yx0kr8uxvp3f1o/USProfile25-26v2.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Average Class Size • Enrollment • Honors Program • Receiving Financial Aid • States Represented • Student-Teacher Ratio • Students of Color |
| College Counseling | The Nueva School www.nuevaschool.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Founded Year |
| The Nueva School | Learn by Doing, Learn by Caring www.nuevaschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Faculty Count • Grades Served |
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.nuevaschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nuevaschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nuevaschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nuevaschool.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nuevaschool.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Welcome to Nueva Admissions | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/admissions/welcome | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/school-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.nuevaschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/academics/upper-school/college-counseling | existing |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772232112/nuevaschoolorg/fw3vl0yx0kr8uxvp3f1o/USProfile25-26v2.pdf | page_scan |
| Our School At-a-Glance | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty & Staff Directory | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/faculty-staff | supplemental_backfill |
| About - The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission, Vision, and Values | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/mission-vision-values | supplemental_backfill |
| The Nueva School | Learn by Doing, Learn by Caring | www.nuevaschool.org | existing |
| Our History | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/history | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Framework | The Nueva School | www.nuevaschool.org/about/strategic-framework | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | Grade 9 courses are Credit/No Credit. In Grades 10–12, the highest grade is an A... |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Nueva is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the California Association of Independent Schools. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 450 | Facts and Figures: Upper School enrollment 450 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6 | Facts and Figures: Student-to-faculty ratio 6:1 |
| Founded Year | 1967 | Nueva opened its doors to gifted students in 1967, and in 2013 expanded our preK–8 program to include high school students. |
| School Leadership | - | Lee Fertig, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | J. Gavin Bradley Director of College Counseling, [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Nueva is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges... |
| School Codes | - | CEEB 051213 |
| AP Courses | 0 | The majority of core courses meet or exceed the rigor of Advanced Placement courses; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses. |
| Average Class Size | 16 | Average class size 16 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | No | The majority of core courses meet or exceed the rigor of Advanced Placement courses; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses. |
| Advanced Course Notes | All courses offered range from college preparatory to college-level; majority of core courses meet or exceed AP rigor; advanced electives and independent courses of study allow accelerated pace; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses. | In scope and depth, all courses offered range from college preparatory to college-level. The majority of core courses meet or exceed the rigor of Advanced Placement courses; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses... Advanced electives and independent courses of study allow students to move at an accelerated pace in the directions they choose. |
| Faculty Count | 2027 | 2027 Faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1530 | Test Scores, Classes of 2025 and 2026: SAT EBRW mean 760, mid 50% 730–790; Math mean 770, mid 50% 740–780. |
| Average ACT | 34 | Test Scores, Classes of 2025 and 2026: ACT mean 34, mid 50% 34–35. |
| Matriculation Summary | The 439 students currently enrolled in college applied to 273 colleges, were admitted to 251, and are attending 105 different institutions in 30 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland. Over 75% of Nueva graduates choose to leave California for college, and annually over a third are the sole matriculant to their college. | The 439 students currently enrolled in college applied to 273 colleges, were admitted to 251, and are attending 105 different institutions in 30 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland. Adventurous and independent, over 75% of Nueva graduates choose to leave the state of California for college, and annually over a third are the sole matriculant to their college. |
| Top Colleges | - | Brown University 10 or more; Carnegie Mellon University 10 or more; Columbia University 10 or more; Cornell University 10 or more; Harvard University 10 or more; Northeastern University 10 or more; Northwestern University 10 or more; Princeton University 10 or more; Stanford University 10 or more; University of California, Berkeley 10 or more; University of Chicago 10 or more; University of Pennsylvania 10 or more; Amherst College 5 or more; California Institute of Technology 5 or more; Carleton College 5 or more; Case Western Reserve University 5 or more; Dartmouth College 5 or more; Duke University 5 or more; Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5 or more; New York University 5 or more; Pomona College 5 or more; Rice University 5 or more; Tufts University 5 or more; University of California, Los Angeles 5 or more; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 5 or more; University of Michigan 5 or more; University of Southern California 5 or more; Washington University in St. Louis 5 or more; Wellesley College 5 or more; Yale University 5 or more |
| States Represented | 30 | 30 states |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 70 | Facts and Figures: Students of color 70% |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 21 | Facts and Figures: Students receiving financial aid 21% |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Nueva does not calculate class rank and does not offer academic honors, prizes, or valedictorian status. | Nueva intentionally discourages academic competition among our students. We do not calculate class rank and do not offer academic honors, prizes, or valedictorian status. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Nueva does not calculate class rank and does not offer academic honors, prizes, or valedictorian status. |
| Weighted Grades | No | We do not weight grades. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | We do not weight grades. | We do not weight grades. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | Nueva reports disciplinary infractions; students are expected to self-report serious violations, with college counseling support for context. | It is Nueva’s policy to report disciplinary infractions; our expectation is that students will self-report any serious violations of school conduct policy. Nueva’s college counseling office works with students to ensure they provide colleges with appropriate context for the students’ decisions and their consequences. |
| 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 | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | exceptional_outcomes | exceptional_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status is not reported in the supplied profile evidence.; No admit rate, applicant count, or yield is reported; selectivity deduction rests on enrolled-student score strength and National Merit context rather than direct admissions pressure.; Reported test-score context is very strong: SAT mean 1530 and ACT mean 34 for Classes of 2025 and 2026.; National Merit, Class of 2025: 23 Semifinalists, 34 Commended, 57 total, reported as 50% of the class.; Academic program states that all courses range from college preparatory to college-level, the majority of core courses meet or exceed AP rigor, and advanced electives/independent study allow accelerated pace; Nueva does not designate Honors or AP courses.; Typical course load is 7–8 classes per semester, with seniors typically taking 7 classes.; Testing policy for applicants is not reported in the supplied college counseling evidence.; College counseling has a named Director, two Associate Directors, and an Operations Manager, supporting an established dedicated office; no broader counseling program summary is supplied.; Student-body geographic reach is limited evidence: states/countries represented and international-student share are not reported.; Access signal: 21% of students receive financial aid; tuition-free share is not reported.; Outcome evidence is extensive and strong: 100% admitted to four-year colleges; 439 currently enrolled college students attend 105 institutions after admission to 251 colleges.; College destinations span 30 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Scotland; over 75% of graduates leave California for college.; Reported 2021–2024 matriculations/acceptances include many highly selective institutions, with 10 or more at Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, and University of Pennsylvania, among others. |