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Holden High School
High School
10 IRWIN WAY, Orinda, CA 94563
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
2.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
2.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,293 of 1,787
In Orinda
#2 of 2
public schools
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About Holden High School
Holden High School is a private high school in Orinda, CA. Holden High School serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Holden High School 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 2.7:1 students to teachers, Holden High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Holden High School 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
BetaHow Holden High School compares to the 6 public schools in Orinda, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Orinda
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holden High School (this school) | 5.6 |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary | 9.2 |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | 8.0 |
| Glorietta Elementary | 8.8 |
| Orinda Intermediate | 9.1 |
| Del Rey Elementary | 8.6 |
| Miramonte High | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
10 IRWIN WAY, Orinda, CA 94563
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holden High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Oakland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ORINDA ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orinda, see our Orinda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holden High School Orinda | 0.0 mi | — |
| ORINDA ACADEMY Orinda | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Orinda Academy Orinda | 0.3 mi | — |
| Wagner Ranch Elementary Orinda | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary Orinda | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Glorietta Elementary Orinda | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette | 2.9 mi | 7.7 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 3.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Del Rey Elementary Orinda | 3.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette | 2.9 mi | — |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 3.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Orinda Intermediate Orinda | 3.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 3.3 mi | — |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 4.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 3.6 mi | — |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 3.9 mi | — |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 3.9 mi | 8.6 |
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
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cambridge High Coalinga, CA | 5.6 |
| OCEAN VIEW NPS Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 5.6 |
| Sierra High (Continuation) Truckee, CA | 5.6 |
| Hesperia Community Day Hesperia, CA | 5.5 |
| North Valley High (Continuation) Orland, CA | 5.5 |
| Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation) Walnut, CA | 5.5 |
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 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holden High School is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holden High School rank in CA?
Holden High School ranks #1,293 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Holden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holden High School a private school?
Yes, Holden High School 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 Holden High School a religious school?
No, Holden High School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 254-0199
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