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Phoenix Academy

PO Box 4925, San Rafael, CA, 94913

About Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy is one of the best alternative schools in San Rafael, California. It is a public school for grades 9–12 run by the Marin County Office of Education and serves about 25 students with a very supportive student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on helping students get back on track with their credits and grow socially and emotionally. The student body is diverse, with 90% of students being minorities and 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. The school gives students a second chance to do well in school in an area where the average home price is $1.5 million. Because it has a caring atmosphere and is dedicated to helping students get over obstacles to graduation, Phoenix Academy is one of the best schools. Its main strength is that it offers a flexible, stable educational path that gets students ready for changes in their careers or college, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Phoenix Academy Contact Information

Address

PO Box 4925, San Rafael, CA, 94913

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Phone

(415) 491-0581

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
3
Full-time Teachers
4 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6606 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Phoenix Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10%
Asian 10%
Hispanic 80%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
10%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
80%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 10
80%
8 Female
20%
2 Male

Student Population

10 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

2 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Phoenix Academy in San Rafael is still working toward its goal of helping students with academic and behavioral problems by giving them specialized, small-group instruction. The school's curriculum focuses on a differentiated and individualized approach that meets the unique learning needs of its wide range of students. Recent changes include a continued focus on mental health and wellness programs that are built right into the daily schedule to make sure everyone feels supported. The academy is also part of the larger efforts by San Rafael City Schools to modernize schools and use new evidence-based literacy programs throughout the district.

FAQ

Q1. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q2. What is the goal of Phoenix Academy?

Ans. Phoenix Academy wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q3. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Phoenix Academy make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Phoenix Academy stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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