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Concord Preparatory School
a DBA of Soteric Academy
Founded in 2014, Concord Preparatory School is built on the belief that education should adapt to each student, not the other way around. Through small classes with a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio, personalized academic planning, and college-aligned learning pathways, Concord helps students strengthen their academic foundation, discover their direction, and prepare confidently for the future.
120+ Students from 5 countries
Concord Preparatory School welcomes scholars from all around the world to grow together.
1520
Average SAT Score
40
AP Courses
1:6
Faculty-Student Ratio
Family Feedback
Reviewed by families and students on Niche
Families and students consistently highlight Concord's supportive teachers, close-knit community, and college-focused academics on Niche. Concord holds a 4.92/5 overall rating across 60 reviews, including 55 five-star reviews.
4.92
out of 5
Parent
Overall Experience
Student progress and family communication
"My younger sibling has become more confident, more consistent with study habits, and stronger academically. The small classes, caring teachers, personalized attention, and regular school communication have helped our family see real progress."
Sophomore
Community
A community where adults check in
"I feel included here. The community is close, people are friendly, and adults check in on both my grades and how I am doing. Concord feels like a place where I am noticed, valued, and supported day to day."
Senior
Leadership
Student-led business leadership
"In the Business and Investment Club, I have had to prepare pitches, defend market strategies, and take real responsibility. Experts still guide us, but students lead much of the work, which makes the experience challenging and practical."
Sophomore
Finance Pathway
Finance learning with real-market context
"I did not expect to care about finance, but real-market analysis and conversations about global trends made it feel useful. I have learned from expert guidance, met peers with similar goals, and started thinking more seriously about my future."
Freshman
STEM
Robotics from the first year
"As a freshman, I did not expect to build and test robotics projects so early. The tools, equipment, facilities, and supportive club culture help me connect what I learn in class with real engineering problems."
Freshman
Peer Culture
Ambitious peers without feeling left out
"I like being around classmates who are motivated and want to succeed. When I have questions, someone is willing to help, and the school celebrates progress. I can be ambitious here without feeling left out."
Senior
Robotics
Prototype work and competition prep
"Robotics has become one of the places where I spend the most time. I can design, build, troubleshoot, and prepare prototypes with equipment I had only expected to see later. Our coach also helps us prepare for competitions."
Sophomore
Pathways
Pathways integrated into the school day
"The work is rigorous, but the pathway programs make advanced subjects feel connected to my normal school day. Business, robotics, motivated classmates, and supportive mentors all help me explore what I may want to do next."
Parent
Personalized Learning
Personalized academic planning
"My child is not treated like a number. Teachers understand individual strengths and weak points, and the academic plan feels tailored. We have seen support in challenging subjects, growth in favorite areas, and more confidence over time."
Parent
Business
Business education with academic weight
"My child has an entrepreneurial side, and Concord has helped turn that interest into structured learning. The Business and Investment Club provides practical experience, networking opportunities, and a serious academic approach to business."
Parent
STEM
STEM facilities and advanced projects
"My child is interested in robotics and advanced math, and Concord gives that interest room to grow. The STEM pathway, facilities, faculty background, research-style projects, and coding work have helped prepare my child for future engineering goals."
Parent
Early College
Dual enrollment as a confidence builder
"The dual enrollment pathway has helped my child experience college-level expectations while still having support from Concord. It is not only about earning credit; it has also built confidence and made future university work feel more concrete."
University Outcomes
Selected university destinations highlighted across Concord's outcomes story
Why Concord
Personalized Education That Adapts to You
At Concord Prep, students do not fit into a rigid system. Education here is intentional, flexible, and student-centered.
The system is designed around the student, with planning, pacing, and academic support shaped around individual goals.
1:6 Faculty-Student Ratio
1:1 Personalized Learning & GPA Strategy
Rolling Enrollment With Year-Round Start Options
Early College Program
Customized Academic Pathways
Excellence
Top-Tier Academics & Placement
Ranked as a NICHE 5-Star institution, Concord Preparatory School features comprehensive UC A-G curriculum. Our demanding academic program uniquely prepares students to secure admission into elite universities, including Yale, UPenn, UC Berkeley, Columbia, and more.
Advantage
Pioneering Early College Program
Through exclusive partnerships with California colleges, students can earn up to 70 transferable university credits concurrent with high school.
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Innovation
Elite STEM & Business
Go beyond theory with rigorous pathways. From international MATE ROV robotics to Wharton Investment, develop deep competencies.
Community
Premier Costa Mesa Boarding
Located in a well-connected Orange County setting, our premier boarding program integrates world-class safeguarding and holistic enrichment.
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A closer look at the school experience behind the outcomes
Concord combines personalized academics, close faculty guidance, and a structured Costa Mesa environment built for students with ambitious goals.
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What families evaluate in a private boarding school
Concord is more than a collection of departments. Families are evaluating residential life, academic rigor, long-term university outcomes, and the quality of daily student support.
Residential Life
A boarding environment built around structure, care, and focus
Explore how students live, study, and grow in a supervised Costa Mesa community designed for independence, accountability, and personal support.
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Admissions
Understand the process before you make a boarding-school move
Start with requirements, timing, tuition context, and what the admissions journey looks like for both domestic and international families.
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Academics
See how rigor, support, and early college planning connect
Review the academic model, advanced coursework, and how Concord builds momentum toward college-level readiness instead of short-term test prep alone.
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College Counseling
Follow the long-range guidance behind university outcomes
Discover how advising, planning, and mentorship help students turn ambition into a credible college strategy over time.
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Planning
Talk through boarding, visits, and fit before you commit to a move
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CLASS OF '24
Sarah Jenkins
"Concord didn't just prepare me for college; it prepared me to lead. I'm thrilled to be studying Political Science at Yale University this fall."
CLASS OF '23
Ethan Miller
"The Business & Investment Pathway gave me real-world entrepreneurship experience. I recently got accepted into UC Berkeley Haas!"
CLASS OF '22
Emily Zhang
"My time in the STEM Pathway Program directly led to my internship at a tech startup while studying Computer Science at UCLA."
Academic Credentials
Recognized standards families look for when they evaluate accreditation, course rigor, and college-planning readiness
UC A-G Approved Curriculum
WASC Accredited
College Board / AP Alignment
NCAA Eligibility Pathways
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