Garces Memorial High School

2800 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93305-0933
Tel: (661)327-2578
Grades: 9 - 12 | 630 students
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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
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1947
Student Body
Total Students 630 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 43% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 51%
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
Average SAT score 1623
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Formal
(Polos, khaki pants/shorts or skirt.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 7 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,895
Tuition Notes $7,895 Catholic Tuition $8,195 Non-Catholic Tuition
Admissions Director Gordon Westhoff
Admissions Associate Katie Faulkner
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Diving
Drill Team Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Water Polo
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
ASB Campus Ministry
Christian Life Community InterAct
Key Club S.O.S. Club
Student Government Theatre
and many more organizations.

School Notes:

  • Extracurricular Activities: On an annual basis, 85% of the Garces student body participate in some type of extracurricular activity. Garces Memorial offers a variety of opportunities for involvement including student government, theatre, service clubs and campus ministry.
  • Athletics: In the history of the CIF central section, the athletic program at Garces Memorial ranks 4th all time with 111 section team championships. Garces competes in the Southeast Yosemite League at Division I & II for playoffs in all sports except our recent athletic addition of water polo which competes at Division III.
  • Community Service Requirement: All Garces students are expected to give back to the community in the form of service to others. In addition to the subject area requirements, students in the class of 2013 must complete sixty (60) hours of community service in order to graduate and participate in any commencment activities

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Nearby Schools:

Garces Memorial High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
Carden School Of Bakersfield
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Bethel Apostolic Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Junester's School Of Achieveme
Gr. 4-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Full Quiver Christian
Gr. 1-12 | 1.8 mi. away

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