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#836 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 47% of private schools

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto

High School

2191 E BAYSHORE RD STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Private

Enrollment

102

Student-Teacher

7.6:1

Score

6.4

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#836 of 1,787

In Palo Alto

#12 of 18

public schools

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6.4/10

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About Fusion Academy - Palo Alto

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is a private high school in Palo Alto, CA. Fusion Academy - Palo Alto serves approximately 102 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fusion Academy - Palo Alto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 102 students, Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Fusion Academy - Palo Alto sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Fusion Academy - Palo Alto compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
102
This School
vs
1,000
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
9.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.5% vs 0%
Asian 8.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.9% vs 0%
Black 2.9% vs 0%
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto Palo Alto Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto (this school) 6.4
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 9.2
Palo Alto High 8.7
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle 9.4
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Ellen Fletcher Middle 9.4
Henry M. Gunn High 9.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 102
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 73.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic 4.9%
Black 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2191 E BAYSHORE RD STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fusion Academy - Palo Alto may also want to explore other high schools in the area. EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby East Palo Alto), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Palo Alto Academy (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby East Palo Alto), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Oxford Day Academy (rated 2.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby East Palo Alto), a more accessible option. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Fusion Academy Palo Alto Palo Alto 0.0 mi
SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Palo Alto 0.1 mi 7.4
Silicon Valley International School Palo Alto 0.1 mi
HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto 0.4 mi 7.8
Hope Technology Palo Alto 0.4 mi
Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto 0.6 mi 8.6
CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto 0.7 mi 5.7
HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto 0.7 mi
EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto 0.7 mi
Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto 0.8 mi 9.3
STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto 0.8 mi 7.3
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto 0.8 mi 4.4
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto 0.9 mi 6.7
East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto 0.9 mi 6.4
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto 0.9 mi
Eastside College Preparatory School East Palo Alto 1.0 mi
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto 1.0 mi 7.5
BBS Palo Alto 0.9 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto 1.0 mi 9.2
Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto 1.1 mi 2.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,031

Median Home Value

$1,825,000

Median Rent

$2,710/mo

Population

47,123

College Educated

48.4%

Homeownership

57%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

38.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fusion Academy - Palo Alto

What grades does Fusion Academy - Palo Alto serve?

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Fusion Academy - Palo Alto?

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy - Palo Alto?

The student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fusion Academy - Palo Alto rank in CA?

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto ranks #836 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Fusion Academy - Palo Alto's MySchoolScout rating?

Fusion Academy - Palo Alto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fusion Academy - Palo Alto a private school?

Yes, Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fusion Academy - Palo Alto a religious school?

No, Fusion Academy - Palo Alto is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
84 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
102
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Clara County

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