About CAIS

Facts at a Glance

Founded: 1981

Grades: Preschool (2-year-old) through Eighth Grade

Campus: 5.4 acres at 3250 19th Avenue, including Arts Center, Athletics Center, and Teaching and Learning Center

Tuition: Please see Tuition and Adjusted Tuition page

Mascot and Athletic Teams: Firedragons


School Size 2024-2025

Teachers:85
Staff:32
Total school:556 students
Early Childhood Division (Preschool – 1st grade):212 students
Lower School (2nd-5th grade):205 students
Middle School (6th-8th grade):139 students

Preschool and Kindergarten 2024-2025

GradeStudentsNumber of Classes
Preschool 104 6
Kindergarten 493

Family Backgrounds 2024-2025

48%Asian
34%Multiethnic Asian
12%White
3%Latino Heritage
3%African Heritage
7%LGBTQ+ Families
Please note that these add up to more than 100% because of intersectionality of identities

Accreditation

Chinese American International School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Memberships