Junipero Serra High School

14830 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA, 90249-0902 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

We, the students and faculty of Junipero Serra High School are committed to developing morally aware and academically strong individuals who are of service to society. In the tradition of Padre Serra, Serra High School provides a Catholic and college preparatory education for our students with varied curricular and extra-curricular programs. With the support of faculty, parents, alumni, the advisory board and the community, students from diverse cultural, economic and religious backgrounds work together to create a true Christian spirit. This tradition, based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, educates the whole person, emphasizing the importance of developing the individual spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. This emphasis instills the self-motivation for success in life now and in the future....

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School Overview:

 
Junipero Serra High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1950
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 650 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 63% 41%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 194 students
Grade 10 - 149 students
Grade 11 - 157 students
Grade 12 - 150 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 38 teachers
Classroom dress code Formal
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 * 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,850
% on Financial Aid 50%
Admissions Director Michael Wagner

School Notes:

  • We, the students and faculty of Junipero Serra High School are committed to developing morally aware and academically strong individuals who are of service to society. In the tradition of Padre Serra, Serra High School provides a Catholic and college preparatory education for our students with varied curricular and extra-curricular programs. With the support of faculty, parents, alumni, the advisory board and the community, students from diverse cultural, economic and religious backgrounds work together to create a true Christian spirit. This tradition, based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, educates the whole person, emphasizing the importance of developing the individual spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. This emphasis instills the self-motivation for success in life now and in the future.
  • Profile last updated: 09/08/2009

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About This Zipcode (90249)
School Zip (90249)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,433 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 25% 32%
Population Average Age 34 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $44,451 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.3 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (90249)


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