JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL of the BAY
BE WHO YOU ARE...
...BECOME WHO YOU WANT TO BE
Culture of inquiry
JCHS uniquely reflects the Jewish culture of questioning and critical thinking. Our students seek meaning and discover a deeper purpose in life. They know how to ask not just “how,” but “how come?” Not just “what,” but “why?”
Original Thinking
“When I think of Judaism now, I think of my chemistry class, because they both involve the same type of thinking. When I learned Torah and when I tried to figure out a model in chemistry that involved the same analytical skills, the same type of questioning, the same trying to find holes in your knowledge, and the same type of research to figure out, ‘What exactly do I not understand? And what do I have to learn?’ That’s my favorite part of the school.”
– Ma’ayan Epstein ’17, UCLA ’21
Every viewpoint respected
Our professional community challenges students, while embracing diverse perspectives in order to support them. Our students develop critical thinking skills essential for becoming engaged citizens and thoughtful advocates.
Seen and Celebrated
“People at JCHS care about you, whether that be staff, whether that be your friends, even a stranger in the hallway--you get a sense that you matter, and that’s really powerful, feeling like you contribute to something bigger than yourself.”
– Ethan Holtzman ’22, Occidental College ’26
Challenge and Passion
High school is a powerful time of exploration--when teenagers consciously shape their identities, cultivate new and existing passions, and become more defined versions of themselves. Intellectual inquiry. Aesthetic expression. Spiritual development. JCHS encourages students to take a deeper dive into their learning and become their best selves. Individualized College
JCHS students graduate as more determined, exceptional scholars, prepared for outstanding colleges, and for fulfilling lives as thoughtful advocates.
FAST FACTS
COLLEGE VISITORS
Colleges and universities meet with our students.
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Exploring
TUITION ASSISTANCE
JCHS is committed to socio-economic diversity among our students. Tuition for 2024-25 is $62,180. We encourage families with demonstrated need to apply to our Tuition Assistance Program.
MURAL PROJECT
PRINTMAKING
SCULPTURE
STUDIO ART
DIGITAL IMAGING
FILMMAKING
PHOTOGRAPHY ACTING
DESIGN & TECHNICAL THEATER
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
ATHLETICS
BASEBALL (Boys Varsity)
BASKETBALL (Girls & Boys;Varsity&JV)
CROSS COUNTRY (Co-ed Varsity & JV)
ROCK CLIMBING
SOCCER (Girls; Boys Varsity & JV)
SWIMMING (Co-ed Varsity)
TENNIS (Varsity)
VOLLEYBALL (Boys; Girls Varsity & JV)
STUDENT-LED CLUBS
CHESS TEAM
COMMUNITY IMPACT (JYCA)
DEBATE CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
GENDER-SEXUALITY ALLIANCE
JTV (Student-run News)
KARAOKE CLUB
LITERARY MAGAZINE
ROBOTICS CLUB
YOUNG
