School Overview: |
Alverno High School
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Education Association Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Yes, if students can succeed in a college-prep curriculum with support, We do not modify classes. | |
| Year Founded | 1960 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 177 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
| % Students of Color | 44% (CA School Avg.: 44%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% | |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 10 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus | |
| AP Design | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP Euopean History | |
| AP Human Geography | AP Spanish | |
| AP Studio Art | AP US History | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform required) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 18 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is payable in one or ten payments through FACTS Tuition Service. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 | |
| Admissions Director | Sara McCarthy | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Soccer | |
| Softball | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 14 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Ambassador Corps | Art Club | |
| Book Club | Campus Ministry | |
| Drama Club | Intermural Sports | |
| Knitting Club | Legacy Newspaper | |
| Literary Magazine | Multicultural Club | |
| Nature Company | SADD | |
| Tech Club | Unique Student Government | |
Profile last updated: 09/07/2012
View all schools in: Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, Zip 91024
January 28,2012 - The academic program at Alverno is challenging and it prepared my daughter for her college experience. She felt confident going into her third year at USC and has done extremely well thus far. I credit Alverno with not only giving her a college preparatory education, but also helping my daughter figure out her passion in life and be a confident young woman.*-Posted by Parent * January 04,2012 - With some of the lowest tuition in the area, I would say that the quality of the education I received at Alverno as a student is worth more than 10 times what my parents paid. I have recently graduated from graduate school with a Master's in Education with a 4.0 from a major university. I have completed more than 1,000 hours of student teaching and more than 5,000 hours of substitute teaching and I can say wholeheartedly that Alverno provides an education far above the local public schools and many of the privates as well. My teachers were caring, committed, intelligent, and diligent when it came to students. I never felt like any of them ever gave up on their students. The administration was strict but fair and has helped Alverno to become a hallmark of the local community*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
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