Rolling Hills Preparatory

One Rolling Hills Prep Way, San Pedro, CA, 90732-0902 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Rolling Hills Preparatory School works in partnership with parents to develop in their college-bound students disciplined minds, sound character, healthy bodies, and creative spirits, through proven teaching techniques within a stimulating and supportive academic environment. As part of RHP's ongoing self-evaluation and improvement, a group of teachers, trustees and parents meets every few years to discuss the school's mission, and define more closely the learning expectations we have for our graduates. ...

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School Overview:

 
Rolling Hills Preparatory
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Differences Supported Some mild language-based learning differences accommodated
Year Founded 1981
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 249 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 37%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 26 students
Grade 7 - 28 students
Grade 8 - 36 students
Grade 9 - 43 students
Grade 10 - 43 students
Grade 11 - 41 students
Grade 12 - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 35%
Average Class Size 16
Number of AP Courses 10
Average SAT score 2100
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 160 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,200
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 60%
Head of School Peter McCormack
Admissions Director Bryonna Fisco
Admissions Associate Megan Roberts

School Notes:

  • Rolling Hills Preparatory School works in partnership with parents to develop in their college-bound students disciplined minds, sound character, healthy bodies, and creative spirits, through proven teaching techniques within a stimulating and supportive academic environment. As part of RHP's ongoing self-evaluation and improvement, a group of teachers, trustees and parents meets every few years to discuss the school's mission, and define more closely the learning expectations we have for our graduates.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (90732)
School Zip (90732)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,264 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 44% 32%
Population Average Age 42 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $63,614 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 39 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (90732)


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