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The Jewish Community High School of the Bay (JCHS), founded in 2001, is an independent school serving self-identified Jewish students in grades 9-12. 

At JCHS we celebrate a culture of questioning and critical thinking. Our students move beyond knowledge and comprehension, asking not only “what?” and “how?” but “why?" to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize experience with learning. We ask students to embrace critical learning so that they can engage others in respectful debate, appreciate divergent points of view, and embody what it means to be a global citizen. 

High school is a transformative time filled with exploration; students continue to shape their identities, cultivate new and existing passions, and become more defined versions of themselves. JCHS encourages students to dive deeper into their learning and become their best selves.

Fast Facts about JCHS

• Students come from over 50 public, independent, and Jewish day schools in the greater Bay Area
• Average class size is 12, with a 5:1 ratio of students to teachers
• 75% of faculty members hold post-graduate degrees
• The JCHS Class of 2025 received 292 acceptances from 146 different colleges/universities 
• Each fall, 70 representatives from colleges/universities from around the world meet with our students
• Every year, JCHS students embark on annual educational journeys to Los Angeles, Zion National Park, Israel, and New Orleans
• Students complete over 4,800 hours of community service each year
• JCHS students participate two drama productions as well as vocal and instrumental ensemble performances each year
• JCHS is a member of the Bay Counties League-Central in the North Coast Section

Pluralism Pluralism at JCHS pushes further than just acknowledging and respecting the tenets of streams of Judaism beyond one’s own. It is also a practical blueprint for engagement with anyone whose views differ from your own, an opportunity to define your own understanding of your values and work to reconcile that with those of your fellow community members.	Curriculum At JCHS, our students are inspired by teachers who challenge them to explore and open their minds, through a blend of classroom and experiential learning that inspires creativity, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world.	Journeys At JCHS, we recognize that learning doesn’t have to be confined to a classroom. The Journeys combine learning with a multi-day experiential adventure designed to teach life lessons on the road.

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JCHS is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For more information, visit our website or contact us at 415.694.5771.