Garces Memorial High School
School Notes Overview:
Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body. Garces Memorial alumni have attended the most prestigious colleges and universities. They are successful and valuable members of their communities spanning across the United States and abroad as leaders in their faith, in their chosen professions, and in their commitment to serve others. ...
School Overview:
Garces Memorial High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Kern County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 668 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 41% | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 163 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 198 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 140 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 167 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body. Garces Memorial alumni have attended the most prestigious colleges and universities. They are successful and valuable members of their communities spanning across the United States and abroad as leaders in their faith, in their chosen professions, and in their commitment to serve others.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (93305) | School Zip (93305) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,623 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 13% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 26 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.3 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $24,114 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 48% / 52% | 55% / 45% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Apostolic Christian Academy - 6 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
- Bakersfield Christian High School - 380 students - 8.8 mi. away - view location
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