Junipero Serra High School

14830 Van Ness Avenue, Gardena, CA, 90249-0902
Tel: (310)324-6675
Grades: 9 - 12 | 650 students
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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.

School Overview:
Junipero Serra High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1950
Student Body
Total Students 650 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 63% (CA School Avg.: 44%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 18:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Chemistry
AP English AP Govt/Econ
AP Physics AP Psychology
AP Spanish Lang/Lit AP Studio Art
AP US History
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 5 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,400
% on Financial Aid 50%
Admissions Director John Posatko
Admissions Associate Raquel Armenta
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Drill Team Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Winter Track

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Nearby Schools:

Junipero Serra High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Cross Road Christian Academy
Gr. K-8 | 0.8 mi. away
Maria Regina School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Gardena Academy
Gr. 1-11 | 1.1 mi. away
St Catherine Laboure School
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away

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