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Menlo-Atherton High School
555 Middlefield Road
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-5311 phone
(650) 323-1411 fax
Matthew Zito, Principal
School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) |
Located in one of Silicon Valley’s loveliest residential neighborhoods and supported by a local community that places the highest premium on quality public education, Menlo-Atherton (M-A) High School is an accomplished, fully accredited comprehensive public high school and a California Distinguished School (an honor reserved for a small number of California’s “exemplary and inspiring” public schools).
Specializing in advanced college preparatory curriculum, over 95 percent of M-A graduates matriculate directly to college. Renowned for its blend of rigorous academics and student enrichment opportunities, M-A offers its richly diverse student body over 20 advanced placement courses (more than 85 percent of M-A students score 3 or higher on the national AP exams – a predictor of success in college).
Exceptional new facilities and advanced technology
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Academic areas: new classrooms, science rooms and teacher work center, and other remodeled academic facilities
Athletic programs: new synthetic field, gymnasium, pool and circuit training center
Performing arts: new 31,000-square-foot performing arts center with 492-seat, state-of-the-art theater; rehearsal and practice rooms; stagecraft workshop; and adjoining cafeteria that opens to an expansive courtyard for outdoor performances
Student support: new state-of-the-art library with dedicated research lab; expanded guidance, college and career center; and new student support offices |
Link to virtual tour of new performing arts center
Academic innovations and specialties
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College-going culture resulting in over 95 percent of graduates going on to pursue higher education at top-tier universities, and a sizeable number who are the first in their families ever to go to college
College preparatory focus including over 20 advanced standing and advanced placement (AP) courses; and complimentary (no-cost) college resources, including outstanding guidance counseling, college advising and SAT preparation
Career technical education programs that help prepare students for post-secondary education, advanced training and employment in high-growth fields
Small-learning communities or “schools-within-a-school” for students seeking more individualized attention; and specialized Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program to support students (particularly those “in the middle”) in preparing for and gaining acceptance to college
Special support ranging from tutoring and skill-building classes for students below grade level to academic planning coursework and support for English learners and students with special education needs
World languages department, offering classes in French, Latin and Spanish |
Broad spectrum of student enrichment activities
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Dynamic visual and performing arts offerings including drawing, painting, ceramics, stagecraft production, guitar, dance, theater and a renowned music program
Championship athletic program, including more than two dozen sports teams
Unique, fulfilling opportunities to participate in community service projects, student leadership, student exchange programs and teacher-supervised travel abroad
Over 35 clubs, open to all students, focusing on academics, culture, entertainment, sports and other common interests
Assemblies, dances, games, rallies, sports activities and other student events |
Link to Menlo-Atherton High's 2011 Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)/Single Plan for Student Achievement (submitted for approval by the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees on March 2, 2011)
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