COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2016WOMEN LEARNING | WOMEN LEADING

MISSION

HISTORY

Castilleja educates motivated young women to become

confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense

of purpose to e�ect change in the world.

1907 Castilleja School is founded by Mary Lockey

1926 Administration Building and Chapel built

1942 Castilleja becomes a non-profit institution with a Board of Trustees

2011 Center for Awareness, Compassion, and Engagement (ACE Center) opens

2012 Bourn Lab established to promote STEM education to girls

1910 Castilleja moves to its current location, 1310 Bryant Street

1991 First Community Service Day held

2010 Nanci Kau�man becomes Head of School

2015 Castilleja ranked among top-five private high schools in America by Niche

1930 First gymnasium built on campus

1967 Rhoades Hall and Margarita Espinosa Library open

WELCOMEIt is my pleasure to introduce you to Castilleja School, one of

the nation’s leading girls’ schools. For over one hundred years,

Castilleja has relentlessly pursued our founder’s goal to inspire

in young women a quest for knowledge and learning that lasts

a lifetime. In the 21st century, while our faculty and sta� remain

dedicated to excellence in education, they also cultivate in young

women a commitment to become leaders who have a meaningful

impact in their communities.

Our core values are expressed through our five “C’s”: Conscience,

Character, Courtesy, Charity, and Courage. With dedication to these

values – from modeling them ourselves, to focusing on them in and

out of the classroom, to encouraging our students to carry them

beyond their time at Castilleja – we educate women leaders with

integrity and empathy.

As a community, our dedication to these values not only informs how we teach, but also how

we engage with our neighborhood and our city. We understand that if our students are to grow

into global leaders, their work must begin at home. A sense of civic duty encourages us to be

responsible citizens who positively contribute to our broader community, as you will see in this

report. We invite you to learn more about Castilleja and our positive impact on the community in

the pages that follow.

As Head of School, I am proud of Castilleja’s rich history and I am inspired by its great potential.

Our promise to young women is aligned with our promise to this community: a brighter tomorrow

shaped by the purposeful leadership of a compassionate education.

Warmly,

Nanci Z. Kau�man, Head of School

CASTILLEJA AT A GLANCEWe take great pride in the diversity of experiences, talents,

and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of our student

body. The broad spectrum of ideas and perspectives our girls

carry with them into the classroom, onto the field, and even

into their lunchtime conversations on the Circle are a critical

element to helping build thoughtful, compassionate, and

worldly young leaders.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Each member of the

Castilleja community is

responsible for fostering

an equitable, respectful,

and just community.

Together, we commit to

learning from diverse

voices and experiences,

and we aspire to

engage our di�erences

with courage, honesty,

intellectual curiosity,

and respect. We believe

this commitment to

diversity and inclusion is

essential to developing

compassionate leaders.

77%

48%Students of color

100%Castilleja students perform community service each year

23Languages spoken in our families’ homes

56%Senior class recognized by the National Merit Corporation

Students participate in team sports

ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONWe believe a Castilleja education should be available to every student we accept. Castilleja’s tuition

assistance program fully funds a family’s demonstrated need, including the cost of books, uniforms,

and experiential programs.

This year, Castilleja awarded more than $2.7 million in tuition assistance to 88 students, representing

20% of the student body.

Tuition Assistance

20%of students receive need-based tuition assistance

tuition assistance given annually

$2.7m

“One of the most satisfying aspects of our work at Castilleja is the tuition assistance

program. It gives girls opportunity that they would not otherwise have.”

Jill V.W. Lee Director of Admission, Tuition Assistance, and Summer Programming, Castilleja School

0 1 2 Miles

PENINSULA BRIDGE

TEEN ADVISORY

BOARD

DOWNTOWN STREETS

LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

CHILDREN’S HEALTH COUNCIL

ROSENER HOUSE

ST. ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL

COLLECTIVE ROOTS

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

ECUMENICAL HUNGER PROGRAM

BUILDING FUTURES

NOW

LIFEMOVES

THERE WITH CARE

MY NEWRED SHOES (BELMONT)

MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

MURALS, MUSIC & ARTS PROJECT

PALO ALTO ART CENTER

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

STANFORD ASIAN LIVER CENTER

GIRLS TOWOMEN

PALO ALTO VETERANS HOSPITAL

HIDDEN VILLA (LOS ALTOS HILLS)

DAY WORKER CENTER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW

MY BLUE DOTS

MAGICAL BRIDGE

ADA’S CAFE

ACTERRA

CANOPY

HIDDEN

CAMP EVERYTOWN(SAN LORENZO PARK)

CASTILLEJA

EAST PALO ALTO

REDWOOD CITY

MENLO PARK

PALO ALTO

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Community Services & Partnerships

Special Programs

0 1 2 Miles

PENINSULA BRIDGE

TEEN ADVISORY

BOARD

DOWNTOWN STREETS

LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

CHILDREN’S HEALTH COUNCIL

ROSENER HOUSE

ST. ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL

COLLECTIVE ROOTS

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

ECUMENICAL HUNGER PROGRAM

BUILDING FUTURES

NOW

LIFEMOVES

THERE WITH CARE

MY NEWRED SHOES (BELMONT)

MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

MURALS, MUSIC & ARTS PROJECT

PALO ALTO ART CENTER

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

STANFORD ASIAN LIVER CENTER

GIRLS TOWOMEN

PALO ALTO VETERANS HOSPITAL

HIDDEN VILLA (LOS ALTOS HILLS)

DAY WORKER CENTER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW

MY BLUE DOTS

MAGICAL BRIDGE

ADA’S CAFE

ACTERRA

CANOPY

HIDDEN

CAMP EVERYTOWN(SAN LORENZO PARK)

CASTILLEJA

EAST PALO ALTO

REDWOOD CITY

MENLO PARK

PALO ALTO

MOUNTAIN VIEW

CASTILLEJA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Founded upon the commitment to serving one’s community, a Castilleja education extends far beyond the classroom. We encourage our girls to explore a wide variety of service-focused activities throughout Palo Alto, across Silicon Valley and beyond by partnering with over 40 regional community organizations.

SUSTAINABILITY When it comes to sustainability in our community, Castilleja leads by example. We have taken

steps to minimize our environmental footprint on campus and integrate environmental education

into our curriculum. By teaching our students to be environmental stewards, we plant the seed of

conservation activism in the next generation of leaders.

Since 2009,

Castilleja has reduced its consumption of gas by

30%, electricity by 35%,

and water by over 65%

100 lbs of produce grown in

campus garden later used in school meals

86% savings achieved after changing

outdoor lamps to

LED lights

40% trash

reduction after installing new

recycling and composting

receptacles

Switched out all faucets and toilets

for low-flow, water-saving

technologies

Member of the international Green School

Alliance

Converted Circle lawn to water-saving

artificial turf

Installed rain barrels in campus’s edible garden spaces

Added automation controls to HVAC

system

Replaced old classroom light fixtures

to accommodate energy-e¨cient lightbulbs

Castilleja is a certified Palo Alto Green Business

BEYOND CASTILLEJAThe Castilleja community extends far beyond its Bryant Street campus.

From Olympians to Presidential Cabinet members to award-winning

filmmakers, Castilleja alumnae embody a powerful network of influential

women across a variety of industries. Our alumnae include:

• Diane Brooks Dixon ‘69, Mayor, Newport Beach

• Dr. Pamela Silver ‘70, Professor, Harvard Medical School

• Kiki Kapany ‘75, Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker

• Penny Pritzker ‘77, U.S. Secretary of Commerce

• Pamela Hawley ‘87, Founder/CEO, Universal Giving

• Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen ‘88, Philanthropist, Author, Lecturer

• Amy Chow ‘96, Olympic Gold Medalist, Physician

• Emily White ‘96, Entrepreneur

• Kendra Barko� Lamy ‘98, Former Press Secretary to Vice President Biden

• Elizabeth Yin ‘00, Startup investor, Castilleja Board of Trustees

• Saima Hasan ‘04, Entrepreneur and Founder, Roshni Academy, Castilleja Board of Trustees

• Rachel Skokowski ‘11, Rhodes Scholar

• Boston College• Boston U.• Bowdoin• Brown• Carleton• Claremont McKenna • Colorado College• Columbia University• Dartmouth • DeAnza • DePaul• Duke• Fordham• Georgetown• Harvard• Harvey Mudd• Haverford • Johns Hopkins • Johnson & Wales• Middlebury• MIT• McGill • Northeastern• Northwestern• Notre Dame• NYU• Occidental• Olin College• Pomona • Reed• Rice• Santa Clara • Scripps • SF Art Institute• SMU• Stanford• Tufts• Tulane• UC Berkeley• UC Davis• UC Santa Barbara• UC Santa Cruz• U. of Chicago• U. of Michigan• U. of Penn• U. of St. Andrews• USC• US Naval Academy• Vanderbilt • Vassar • Villanova• Washington U. in St. Louis• Wesleyan• Yale

The classes of ‘15 and ‘16 are attending:

of Castilleja graduates attend college

100%

“My education at Castilleja was instrumental in shaping my

world view and showing me the significance of community and

collective responsibility. I carry those lessons with me to this day.”

Ashley D’Amour ’05, Brand Strategy Director at Huge Inc.

50%of recent graduates intend to major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field

A GOOD NEIGHBORCastilleja believes in being a responsible neighbor, as demonstrated by our commitment to

minimizing tra¨c in our neighborhood. Over the last four years, Castilleja has implemented

a variety of strategies to reduce tra¨c in the area, including increased shuttles and carpools,

additional bus routes, new o�site parking lots, and by encouraging our faculty, sta�, and students

to adopt healthy habits like biking and walking when possible. During this period, Castilleja has

reduced the number of cars coming to campus by 23% by creating a culture of sensitivity to our

neighborhood impact.

1.33 trips per student

2000:

1.18 trips per student

2012:

.90 trips per student

2016:

Shuttle 2%

Walk 4%Bike 6%

Carpool 3%

Drive Alone 11%

Drop-O� (Carpool) 26%

Drop-O� (1 Student)

48%

Shuttle 13%

Walk 19%

Bike 8%

Carpool 2%Drive Alone 6%

Drop-O� (Carpool)

13%

Drop-O� (1 Student)

39%

Before Tra�c Reduction E�orts / Spring 2012

Current Results / Spring 2016

Two bus routes Remote employee parking within walking distance of school

Employee TDM participation requirement Shuttle service to

and from Caltrain station

Promotion of healthy alternatives

Expanded carpool program

Afternoon bus service

Additional bus routes

Additional shuttle services

CURRENT TRAFFIC REDUCTION MEASURES

FUTURE PLANS FOR TRAFFIC REDUCTION

Event parking on Spieker Athletic Field

Before Tra�c Reduction E�orts / Spring 2012

Over the next several years, Castilleja will continue to strengthen and refine our tra¨c management

programs. Through our example, we hope to educate Castilleja students on the importance of civic

responsibility, how to create smart, urban solutions, and the positive community impacts that can

be made through a unified e�ort. Future plans may include the following:

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