Living Widsom High School in Palo Alto, CA serves 10 students in grades 9 through 12 within a small city community setting.
The coeducational school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1 with 3 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Approximately 80 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment.
As a regular secondary program with an "other" orientation affiliation, the school offers academic instruction without a specific religious affiliation.
Tuition and acceptance rate details are not specified; the school operates within the broader Palo Alto private school market where average high school tuition is approximately $41,492.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Living Widsom High School?
The application deadline for Living Widsom High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Living Widsom High School is Palo Alto Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Imagination Lab School (0.1 miles away)
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