Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School

10441 Downey Ave, Downey, CA, 90241-0902
Tel: (562)869-9969
Grades: PK - 8 | 343 students
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has been educating children for 60 years. As a Catholic school we pride ourselves in weekly mass attendance, a strong commitment to Christian service and daily religion classes. Student have the opportunity to participate in CYO Sports and a variety of clubs. Our Middle School is Departmentalized giving the students the valuable experience of moving from class to class and enjoying varied teaching styles. 100% of OLPH Students who apply to catholic high schools are accepted. The feedback we receive from the high schools is that OLPH Students are fully prepared for high and school and positioned to excel. Currently, OLPH Graduates are attending USC, University of California at San Diego, Chapman College, Yale University, Boston College, Georgetown University and more. Because of the family-like atmosphere at OLPH School our Alumni come back to visit frequently.

School Overview:
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1948
Student Body
Total Students 343 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 93% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 98%
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Associate Diane Davis
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Flag Football
Soccer Softball
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Deacthlon Art Club
California Junior Scholarship Federation Christian Service Club
Drama Club Drum Club
Media Club Robotics Club
Science Club Student Ambassadors
Student Council Yearbook Club
Youthact & Interact Club

School Notes:

  • The mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School community is to foster the individuality of our students, challenge them to strive for academic excellence and nurture their Catholic faith.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
St Mark's Episcopal School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
Downey Christian Early Learning Center
Gr. K-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Children's Academy Of Success
Gr. K-3 | 0.4 mi. away
Immaculate Heart Academy
Gr. 1-11 | 0.4 mi. away
Kirkwood Christian Schools
Gr. K-4 | 0.5 mi. away

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