Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
| Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°59′15″N 122°02′24″W / 36.98744°N 122.03988°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1994 |
| CEEB code | 053290 |
| Head of School | Christy Hutton |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | approximately 150 |
| Average class size | 12 |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Griffin |
| Website | Official website |
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School, commonly referred to as Kirby School, is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent school located in Santa Cruz, California. The school educates students in grades 6–12.
History and general information
Kirby School was founded in 1994.[1] The school is named after Georgiana Bruce Kirby.
In August 2006, the school relocated to the Tarantella building in the Harvey West area of Santa Cruz.
Language
Kirby offers American Sign Language (ASL), Latin, and Spanish.
Extracurricular
Kirby School has 10 athletic teams. They offer a mix of club teams, as well as teams that compete in the Central Coast Section.
Kirby School has approximately 25 student-led clubs.
Each year, Kirby puts on three concerts with open-mic events in between. They have a beginner strings group, chamber choir, chorus, jazz band, orchestra, and jazz choir. Kirby puts on three theater productions every year: one play, one musical, and one middle-school musical.
Affiliations
Kirby is a member of and is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
References
- ^ Smith, June (July 1, 2022). "Kirby School: College-Prep Education in a Pandemic". TPG Online Daily. Retrieved May 11, 2025.