Our Mother Of Good Counsel School

4622 Ambrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027-0900
Tel: (323)664-2131
Grades: K - 8 | 125 students
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Our Mother of Good Counsel School is a co-ed elementary school with small class sizes. Class sizes average 15 students per class. Our Mother of Good Counsel School's mission is to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all. The school began in 1933 with 36 students studying in two small cottages on Ambrose Street. Four years later another house was purchased on Dracena Street to accommodate the 7th and 8th grade classes. Work on the present school building began in 1949. From its beginning until 1968, the school was staffed by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart; it is presently served by dedicated lay teachers and staff.

School Overview:
Our Mother Of Good Counsel School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1933
Student Body
Total Students 125 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 78% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 15 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(blue pants or plaid skirt/skort and white/blue polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,000
Tuition Notes Discount for OMGC Parishioners
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $800
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Dance
Flag Football Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Academic Junior High Decathlon After School Enrichment Classes
Altar Serving Student Government

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  • Our Mother of Good Counsel School is a co-ed elementary school with small class sizes. Class sizes average 15 students per class. Our Mother of Good Counsel School's mission is to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all. The school began in 1933 with 36 students studying in two small cottages on Ambrose Street. Four years later another house was purchased on Dracena Street to accommodate the 7th and 8th grade classes. Work on the present school building began in 1949. From its beginning until 1968, the school was staffed by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart; it is presently served by dedicated lay teachers and staff. 

    • Profile last updated: 02/27/2013

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