Quick Facts
- Enrollment is about 220 students in grades K – 8
- Average class size is 25, with a student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1
- 85% of the full-time teachers possess a CA Teaching Credential
- Tuition is $5,000 per year, which is offset by a generous financial aid program that serves 80% of families. The average financial assistance is 50% of the tuition and fees.
Program Overview
- All classes K–8 follow CA state standards and utilize research based curricular programs.
- Program offerings include music taught by Rhythm and Moves www.rhythmandmoves.com, physical education taught by CCCYO, visual art, computer, and K-5 drama residencies provided by StageWrite www.stagewrite.org.
- Each classroom has its own “computer lab.” All students have access to a state-of-the- art instructional technology that is connected to the school’s wireless network.
- Morning and evening care is available to students from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
- All 8th grade students receive one-on-one assistance from our high school admissions counselor.
Student Body
Diversity is a defining feature of our school
- Cultural – Our students and their families represent many different ethnic backgrounds.
- Religious – Mission Dolores Academy serves children of all faiths.
- Economic – Families range from those paying full tuition to those who have full need-based scholarships, with most families falling in between.
- Geographic – a percentage of students reside outside of San Francisco, commuting each day to attend MDA.
- 55% of students are Roman Catholic
Location
Mission Dolores Academy is housed at the historic Mission Dolores Parish.
3371 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114