OA at a Glance

OA embraces all learning styles while encouraging students to take ownership of their education.

Orinda Academy is a nurturing haven for students who desire a smaller high school environment. Students can thrive, rediscover their potential, and lay the foundation for a successful future. Orinda Academy uses many techniques to help all of our learners, including:

  • Harvard & CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • On-Site Learning Specialists

  • Certified On-Site Emotional Wellness Counselor

  • Executive Function Support

  • 9th Grade Study Skills Class

  • 12th Grade College, Adult, and Financial Literacy Class

  • Individualized College Counseling with On-Site Specialist

  • Systems in place to ensure students remain on track, including: FLEX, supervised study halls, and regular updates to parents.

All of these benefits and more are included in the price of tuition.

Group of students conducting science experiments, a student playing a saxophone during a band practice, and students working on a project in a classroom.
Map showing the location of Oakland, Walnut Creek, and a central point marked with an orange and red star with the initials 'OA' in the middle.
Three groups of diverse young women enjoying outdoor activities, with the first group smiling at the camera, the second standing in a wooded area, and the third in graduation caps and gowns.

Fast Facts:

  • 7:1 ratio of Students-Faculty

  • Maximum class size of 13 students

  • BART-accessible with shuttle service from Orinda Station

  • Within a 15-minute drive from Oakland and Walnut Creek

  • Student population includes grades 8 - 12

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