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Rolling Hills Preparatory

One Rolling Hills Prep Way, San Pedro, CA, 90732-0902 -

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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National Achievement honors for 6 students (Pioneer Press)
posted on May 9, 2009 at 07:02:12 pm
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San Pedro school probed for swine flu (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 07:48:57 pm
UPDATED, 12:30 P.M.: Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a swine flu clusters in three schools, including one in San Pedro. At a morning press conference today, county Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Fielding refused to provide the names of the schools and the numbers of students that officials believe are affected. The CDC L.A. County Health Services
False alarm: No swine flu at San Pedro school (Daily Breeze)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 04:02:30 pm
Los Angeles County health officials are no longer investigating possible cases of swine flu at a San Pedro school. Officials said this afternoon that they do not believe a cluster of students was infected with the illness, despite earlier reports to the contrary. The CDC » Get the latest news on the swine flu

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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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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	55% / 45%