Excellent
Holden High School
High School
10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563
About Holden High School
Holden High School is a private high school in Orinda, CA 94563. The school serves approximately 26 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $250,001, where 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Orinda, Holden High School rates higher overall (9.1 vs 7.5 average).
Compare to Public Schools
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All Schools in Orinda
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holden High School (this school) | 9.1 |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary | 8.1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | 7.5 |
| Glorietta Elementary | 7.3 |
| Orinda Intermediate | 8.0 |
| Del Rey Elementary | 6.8 |
| Miramonte High | 7.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Location
10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL Orinda | 0.0 mi | 9.1 |
| ORINDA ACADEMY Orinda | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Orinda Academy Orinda | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary Orinda | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary Orinda | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Glorietta Elementary Orinda | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette | 2.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 3.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Del Rey Elementary Orinda | 3.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette | 2.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 3.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Orinda Intermediate Orinda | 3.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 3.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 4.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 3.6 mi | 4.5 |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 3.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 3.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 3.9 mi | 4.5 |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 3.9 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94563 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,810,100
Median Rent
$2,407/mo
Population
19,409
College Educated
85.3%
Homeownership
92.1%
Avg Commute
36.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Median Age
49
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL Orinda, CA | 9.1 |
| Orinda Academy Orinda, CA | 9.1 |
| Elliott Institute La Crescenta, CA | 9.0 |
| FUSION PALOS VERDES Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 9.0 |
| HIGH BLUFF ACADEMY Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 9.0 |
| BLACKWELL LLC Laguna Beach, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holden High School
What grades does Holden High School serve?
Holden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holden High School?
Holden High School has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is Holden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holden High School has a composite rating of 9.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Holden High School a private school?
Yes, Holden High School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Contra Costa
- Phone
- (925) 254-0199
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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