History of the School

About Us
About Us
Head-Royce is a nationally recognized K-12 independent school situated in the hills of Oakland, California. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning with a focus on scholarship, diversity, and citizenship.

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Admissions
Admissions
Head-Royce enrolls a diverse student body of approximately 875 talented and ambitious learners. Our admissions are open to all students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin.

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Schools
Three Schools in One
For our Lower (K-5), Middle (6-8) and Upper (9-12) Schools, we provide challenging programs that inspire a love of learning and which are equally dedicated to educational excellence and social emotional learning.

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Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Our Fine Arts program is offered in each grade and encompasses the four core arts disciplines: dance, dramatic arts, music and visual arts.

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Athletics
Athletics
From basketball and soccer to swimming, lacrosse and more, we instill the value of competition along with sportsmanship, individual commitment, teamwork and self-discipline.

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Summer Program
Community
Community
Head-Royce has been a vibrant member of the amazing city of Oakland for more than 50 years. From our campus to our neighborhood to the broader Oakland community, we are committed to making positive change that supports our city’s economy, diversity and pursuit for educational excellence.

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