Khan Lab School
Website: https://khanlabschool.orgLocation: Palo Alto, CA (Lower School TK-5); Mountain View, CA (Middle/Upper School 6-12) School Type: Private (non-profit independent) Grades Served: TK-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $33,700 (TK-5); $37,700 (6-12) for 2025-26 |
| Enrollment | 310 students |
| Endowment / Total Funding | No specific endowment disclosed; associated with Khan Academy (part of $20M Stand Together Trust grant to Khan ecosystem) |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Stand Together Trust ($20M to Khan orgs incl. KLS); Sal Khan (founder); past board: Hemant Taneja (General Catalyst) |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Founded by Sal Khan as real-world lab for Khan Academy's mastery-based model; Silicon Valley hub for ed-tech innovation, testing AI/tech-integrated personalized learning; incubator for Khanmigo/AI tools; no grades, project-based, rapid acceleration to college-level work early
Technology and Innovation Programs
Mastery-based learning without grades; accelerated pacing (1.5-2 grades/year); Teaching Innovation Lab for students/teachers; student-led projects (Stepping Stones, Cornerstones, Senior Capstone); integrated Khan Academy tech
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Innovation Hub (3D printers, laser cutter, CNC, electronics); Imagination Lab; shop operations for fabrication/robotics/CAD/physics
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Computer Science core coursework K-12 (coding, robotics, electronics, AI, algorithms); Data Science electives; dual enrollment; robotics in extended day/extracurriculars
Key Partnerships
Foothill College (dual enrollment); Arizona State University (online classes); Khan Academy (curriculum/tech)
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Kimberly Dow (Executive Director) |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Chi-ray Chien (Senior Director of School Operations & Technology); Baxter Smith (Innovation Hub Director) |
| Admissions Email | admissions@khanlabschool.org, businessoffice@khanlabschool.org |
| Main Phone | (650) 489-0071, (650) 557-3334 |
Sources
Khan Lab School Get to Know Us, Tuition Page, Upper School, Academic Programs, CA Dept of Ed, Stand Together $20M, LinkedIn Profiles, Niche