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Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the "love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.".
Algebra I-II Honors, AP Biology, AP Calculus A/B, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP French Language, AP Music Theory, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP U.S. History, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, Economics Honors, English I Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, Spanish III Honors, Western Civilization Honors, World Literature Honors
Club or Organization: Academic League, Amnesty International, ASB, BeYOUtiful Club, Blood Drive Committee, Book Club, Carondelet Circle, Culinary Club, Executive Council and Class Council, French Club, Green Team, Interact Club, Kindness Project Task Force, Knitting Club, Liturgical Ministry, Mock Trial, Multi-Cultural Club, Peace Commission, Peer Tutoring, Pilot Press, Pilot Productions, Pilots for Life, Robotics, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Speech and Debate Team, Women of Science, Women’s Health Initiative, Writing Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Choral Club, Spring Sing, Thespians/Drama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs: Cheer
School Notes
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), founded in 1882,
celebrates a rich history of empowering young women to become
Catholic leaders in their local community and in the world. Guided
by Gospel values and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet, faculty and staff inspire young women to be leaders who
impact global change by building community through a conscious love
of God and love of the dear neighbor without distinction. As a
woman of faith, woman of heart, woman of courage and woman of
excellence, an OLP student is provided opportunities to put her
faith into action, and become a transformative agent of change in
our world.
OLP is committed to research-based practices, which foster
intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning through an
interdisciplinary lens, in order to form collaborative learners,
visionaries and innovators. Looking toward preparing students for
the future, critical thinking skills are woven across the
curriculum, leveraging technology as a tool to facilitate student
learning in an ever-changing world. An OLP student is encouraged to
explore her passions within academic, athletic, co-curricular and
spiritual activities, and develop a mindset ready to take risks and
to strive for excellence.
OLP celebrates the uniqueness of the individual girl and
intentionally strives to foster an inclusive community, celebrating
sisterhood and unifying love. While OLP endeavors to ensure there
is a richness of opportunities to challenge student thinking,
cultivate confidence and expand her capacity, rigorous learning is
consistently balanced in an environment of support and joy. In
partnership with parents as the primary educators, OLP seeks
opportunities to actively engage them in their daughter`s
transformative academic and faith experiences.
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace's tuition is approximately $23,200 for private students and $500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace?
The acceptance rate of Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace offer?
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace offers 17 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
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