Alverno High School
200 N Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, 91024-0910 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (626)355-3463
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Alverno High School is a Catholic, private, college preparatory school, which aims to prepare young women to be leaders in their world. Small class sizes, a challenging academic curriculum, and a close community offers young women a place to shine. Our unique form of student government includes nearly a third of the school and helps girls discover their strengths; our strong service component and quality arts and sports programs give girls a rich cocurricular experience. Located on 13.5 beautiful acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Alverno has been educating young women of conscience and conviction since 1960. ...read more  

School Overview:
Alverno High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1960
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 300 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 48% 41%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 79 students
Grade 10 - 75 students
Grade 11 - 77 students
Grade 12 - 69 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 16%
Average Class Size 18
Number of AP Courses 12

Advanced Courses
AP StatisticsAP Euopean History
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniform required)
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 17
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,500
Tuition Notes Tuition is payable in one, two, or ten payments through FACTS Tuition Service.
% on Financial Aid 24%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Headmaster Ann M. Gillick
Admissions Director csiegle@alverno-hs.org
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BasketballCross Country
DanceSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14

Extracurriculars
Unique Student GovernmentTech Club
SADDNature Company
Multicultural ClubLiterary Magazine
Legacy NewspaperKnitting Club
Intermural SportsDrama Club
Campus MinistryBook Club
Art ClubAmbassador Corps
 
School Notes:
  • All college-prep curriculum, with AP and honors courses in all subject areas
  • Small class sizes: an average class has 18 students
  • Outstanding college acceptance rate to schools across the U.S.
  • Strong faith and retreat program; active campus ministry
  • Innovative leadership program
  • Twenty-seven clubs and many, many activities
  • Quality arts and athletic programs: Alverno teams are repeat Horizon League champions in five out of six sports, and the Jaguars are 2004 CIF Division VI Softball Champions! We produce two plays a year, offer two choirs, and host dance performances.
  • Sponsored by the Immaculate Heart Community
  • Accredited by WASC
  • Profile last updated: 07/09/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 91024 )
School Zip ( 91024 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,545 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 58% 32%
Population Average Age 43 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.2 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $65,862 $51,317
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (91024)



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% Owning / % Renting 62% / 38% 55% / 45%
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1. La Salle High School - 740 students - view location
2. Arroyo Pacific Academy - 87 students - view location
3. First Presbyterian School - 14 students - view location
4. San Gabriel Mission High School - 250 students - view location
5. Maranatha High School - 636 students - view location
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