The Athenian School believes the best way to master academic subjects is to experience their application first hand. In our rigorous academic program, you and other talented students from the East Bay and around the world will immerse yourselves deeply in coursework, inspiring each other to think critically and collaborate as global citizens. As an Athenian graduate, you’ll thrive in any of the nation’s best colleges and be poised for a life of intellectual exploration and meaningful contribution.
Why Athenian?
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An Athenian education is built on six pillars that are the foundation for everything we do. Ourmissionand pillars encourage students to seek lives of meaning and purpose.
Thevibrant and diverseAthenian community includes day and boarding students, middle and upper school students, and people from throughout the East Bay andaround the world. Our outstanding faculty members live on campus and in surroundingBay Area communities. We take joy in mastering new skills and deepening our understanding sothatwe can make meaningful contributions wherever we go.
A GLOBAL NETWORK FOR LIFE
Simone Batiste '15
Simone Batiste '15 graduated with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of San Diego and has focused her career on creating healthy pathways for underserved youth and communities.
University of San Diego, BA ‘19 Assistant Director of Core Programs Jackie Robinson Foundation
Irena Volkov '16
Irena Volkov '16 is the Founder and CEO of Surgicure Technologies, which she started in her second year of college. She is now pursuing a PhD Medical Engineering and Medical Physics with a concentration in neuroscience in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program.
American University, BS '19 Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program, PhD in progress
Pomona College, BA ‘95 University of Californnia, Berkeley, PhD ‘03 Eaton Professor of Government Harvard University
Musadiq Bidar '10
Musadiq Bidar '10 serves as Senior PR Strategist for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Prior to this role he spent 8 years as a reporter for CBS News where he covered political campaigns and technology.
The George Washington University, BA ‘15 PR Strategist, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Pendarvis Harshaw '05
Pendarvis Harshaw '05 is the host of KQED's Rightnowish, a radio show and podcast that hightlights artists and activists on the front lines of history.
Howard University, BS ‘10
University of CA, Berkeley, Journalism, MA ‘14
Host and Commentator KQED News
Katina Huston '79
Katina Huston '79 is a visual artist best known for her shadow drawings. Critic Kenneth Baker has written about her work that “she has piled up shadows...to create pictorial structures that wink with recognizable details but finally force the eye to surrender to their sheer graphic brilliance.”
The Athenian School admits students of any race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical challenge, or ancestry to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to all students at the School. The School does not discriminate against its applicants, students, and employees and no one shall be treated differently, separately, or have any action directly affecting them on the basis of cultural or personal identifiers. The School applies all non-discrimination standards to its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and other school-administered programs. Athenian welcomes people of all backgrounds in our community.