School Overview: |
Bishop O Dowd High School
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning Differences of all types subject to our ablity to accomodate each student | |
| Year Founded | 1951 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1150 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 50% (CA School Avg.: 44%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 25 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Average SAT score | 1709 | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Polo shirt and neatness and modesty requirements. Blue jeans allowed) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,840 | |
| Tuition Notes | Students purchase or lease a Toshiba tablet laptop, complete with e-books that is serviced at Bishop O\\\\\\\'Dowd for the 4 years. Or they may bring their own approved laptop. We educate students and support parents in the use of technology to improve l | |
| % on Financial Aid | 29% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 | |
| Admissions Director | Tyler Kreitz | |
| Admissions Associate | Lys Pence | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Rugby | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | ||
On the high school journey, each student will have the guidance of our exceptional faculty, counselors, campus ministers, coaches, activity moderators, and administrators, who are at the forefront of preparing each student for a dynamic 21st century world. We focus on each student's personal and moral growth, how you learn, and we provide world-class technology to assist in that learning. Together these resources and services will allow students to pursue what they love and reward them with the exhilaration of true excellence. In this way we achieve our purpose; to graduate even more exemplary citizens who will transform society with their values, intelligence, skills, and leadership as they seek to find God in all things.
Profile last updated: 05/16/2012
View all schools in: Oakland, Alameda County, Zip 94605
April 25,2013 - This school prepared my child to go onto college very well. We are very pleased with Bishop O''Dowd. We will be sending our youngest to BOD also.*-Posted by Parent * June 01,2012 - I believe this school should extend applications and offer sport scholarships to new student amatuer or experienced.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
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