We build community, one mind at a time
de Toledo High School is a close-knit community that inspires our students to be intellectually curious, academically driven, and ethically grounded. Guided by Jewish values and a relationship with Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, we develop confident leaders prepared to embrace their life purpose with moral action and shalom.
LATEST NEWS
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Prioritizing Mental Health at dTHS
Read MoreOne of the truly unique aspects of life at de Toledo is how we’re always prioritizing our students’ mental health and emotional well-being. -
Welcoming 500 Guests for de Toledo's Open House Event
de Toledo's annual Open House event on Sunday, November 5th was an unbelievable experience! Welcoming more than 500 guests to our campus, meeting so many new families for the first time, and introducing our amazing faculty, students, and alumni to the wider community has left all of us on the de Toledo team inspired and energized.Read More -
Meet Our Students: Eden S. ('25)
Read MoreThe very best ambassadors to tell the story of what makes de Toledo so different are our students themselves. Take the case of Eden S. (’25), who shares his thoughts about how Jewish celebrations “come to life” on our campus. -
dTHS Medical Science Academy Students in Tanzania
Even during these unimaginably difficult times, the work of de Toledo to make our world a better place continues… and we are so proud to share that four of our students are currently in the African nation of Tanzania… where they are supporting a surgical team performing emergency surgeries for children in need.Read More
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Our Academics
At de Toledo, students embark on a rigorous academic program that requires critical and creative thinking. -
Campus Life
Welcome to a campus where students are encouraged to be themselves and connect with others; a place where each can explore, grow, and try new things; where all commit to the values of kindness and compassion. -
The Arts
As students explore, practice, and create, they become skilled and self-confident as artists. -
Go Jaguars!
The de Toledo interscholastic athletic program promotes fostering a lifelong commitment to physical activity and healthy competition through the lens of Jewish values and traditions.
Gaining Admission to the Nation’s Finest Universities
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de Toledo graduates regularly matriculate to their first-choice colleges and are currently enrolled at 140+ premier institutions of higher learning including Yale, Columbia, Northwestern, NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, USC, Michigan, WashU, Brandeis, Tufts, and Duke.
The de Toledo College Counseling team – bringing 45 years of experience within university admissions and independent high schools – begins working with students (and their families) on an individualized basis starting in the 9th grade.
The de Toledo College Counseling team – bringing 45 years of experience within university admissions and independent high schools – begins working with students (and their families) on an individualized basis starting in the 9th grade.
Student Stories
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Shelby L. ('27)
"Even though I’m just a first-year student at de Toledo, I’ve already been amazed by how much of a positive environment there is at this school. Everyone is made to feel so comfortable from the very first day. There is so much kindness here." -
Sammy S. ('24)
"When I first started at de Toledo, I didn’t know a single person and was really worried about fitting in. That’s why being part of the Peer Mentor Program – where as a freshman I was paired up with a senior – was so great for me. I immediately had a friend and a mentor." -
Carly K. ('25)
"At de Toledo, there’s so much emphasis on making a difference in our local communities. For me, that meant starting a club called “Hearts for Humanity,” where we make lunches and provide clothes for those in need." -
Jake S. ('24)
"I love how the teachers at de Toledo genuinely help you maximize your academic potential. When I first started here, I was struggling with math and my teacher took extra time out of her schedule to work with me one-on-one. Now, math is my favorite class." -
Jessie L. ('24)
"One of the most impactful opportunities I’ve had at de Toledo is being part of the Medical Science Academy. All the research and experiments on the brain I’ve done in the program are definitely driving me in the direction of studying neuroscience when I get to college." -
Ben R. ('25)
"The school is always helping students find ways to create the perfect class schedule that allows us to develop our unique passions. For me, that meant making sure I had time for robotics, music, and baseball." -
Shaun S. (‘24)
"My dean gave me her personal phone number so I could call her any time day or night for help with math problems." -
Nitzan W. ('24)
"The de Toledo Shabbaton is like an ‘out-of-body’ experience. It’s so emotional and transformational, and maybe more than anything, it creates your strongest friendships." -
Aaron M. (’25)
"I decided to join de Toledo’s Medical Science Academy in order to increase my exposure to Bio-Medical Engineering, which is the course of study I’m going to pursue in college." -
Sammy S. ('24)
"From the day you start at de Toledo, the idea of focusing on “AP Kindness” and being an “A+ human being” is ingrained in us. Very quickly, sometimes without even knowing it, you just start doing good deeds for others in a very automatic, natural way." -
Ben R. ('25)
"The de Toledo robotics program is pushing me to use my brain and my creativity to develop solutions for complex problems." -
Shelby L. ('27)
"Being part of the volleyball team has been really special for me. It’s been a great way to make new friends and just really feel a sense of closeness and team spirit with my teammates." -
Aaron M. (’25)
"de Toledo’s robotics team is special in so many ways. We’re one of the few schools I know where the students on the team are actually empowered to build robots ourselves from the ground-up. We have so much freedom and creativity to design everything by ourselves. " -
Nitzan W. ('24)
"When I started at de Toledo in the 9th grade, I was too afraid to even read a text aloud in front of my classmates. Now, I’m reading scenes from Othello by myself in front of the whole class. That transformation would never have happened unless my teachers took a personal interest in my growth and development." -
Jake S. ('24)
"As part of de Toledo’s Global Jewish Education program, I spent time abroad in Israel. That experience was something I’ll never forget and made me feel Jewish in a way I never truly felt before." -
Ben R. ('25)
"At de Toledo, I feel like there’s this really unique combination of Jewish values, community, and a culture of kindness you won’t find anywhere else." -
Carly K. ('25)
"Being involved in theatre has also really helped me overcome my shyness. It’s given me a level of confidence I never had before." -
Jake S. ('24)
"At de Toledo, we have so many group retreats and social activities; it makes it easy to make new friends... even for someone like me who used to be really shy." -
Ben R. ('25)
"I feel like the experiences I’ve had in the de Toledo robotics program are leading me toward pursuing engineering and computer science in college." -
Nitzan W. ('24)
"de Toledo’s teachers are so unique: they connect with students and really care about us."
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Non-Discriminatory Policy
de Toledo High School is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
We admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at de Toledo High School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
We admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at de Toledo High School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
We cultivate our students’ unique gifts so that after graduation each one may navigate his or her own path of greatness with wisdom, compassion, and good character.
We Inspire
Located in the San Fernando Valley portion of the City of Los Angeles in Northern Los Angeles County. de Toledo High School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Builders of Jewish Education (BJE,) and financially supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Jim Joseph Foundation.
