The Bishop's School
School Notes Overview:
As a college preparatory school, Bishop's believes that certain skills, knowledge, and the ability to reason are necessary to meet the demands of a college education and to benefit from it. The School's affiliation with the Episcopal Church reflects the belief that knowledge combined with a spiritual awareness better enables students to function as caring, effective adults in today's world. In addition to stimulating and challenging students academically, the School's mission includes helping young people learn to be morally discriminating and to define ethical standards that will take them from adolescence to adulthood. At Bishop's, the focus is on developing the whole person. ...
School Overview:
The Bishop's School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| County | San Diego County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 739 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 24% | 41% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 103 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 105 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 142 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 123 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 134 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 132 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- As a college preparatory school, Bishop's believes that certain skills, knowledge, and the ability to reason are necessary to meet the demands of a college education and to benefit from it. The School's affiliation with the Episcopal Church reflects the belief that knowledge combined with a spiritual awareness better enables students to function as caring, effective adults in today's world. In addition to stimulating and challenging students academically, the School's mission includes helping young people learn to be morally discriminating and to define ethical standards that will take them from adolescence to adulthood. At Bishop's, the focus is on developing the whole person.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2009
In the News:
- Country Day, La Jolla, Bishop's heading for CIF (La Jolla Light)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:19:03 pm
One local football team heads into CIF playoffs fresh off a victory, while two others lost but still landed on the post-season schedule. La Jolla Country Day wrapped up the Pacific League title with a 28-0 win over Army-Navy Academy on Nov. 13, when Montell Allen rushed 14 times for 172 yards and a touchdown. Mical Bailey led the defense with 17 tackles. The 9-1 Torreys were seeded fourth in the ... - College Roundup: Gatel will be the only Cal Poly runner at NCAA meet (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:20:58 am
The Cal Poly men’s cross country team will not compete in the NCAA Cross Country Champion - Sailors No. 2 seed, CdM No. 3 (Daily Pilot)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 01:27:42 pm
Going into the CIF Southern Section playoffs, it was clear-cut to Coach Jason Lynch where his Newport Harbor High boys’ water polo team stood: second. - Bishop's athletes aren't horsing around (La Jolla Light)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:11:42 pm
Stephanie Holmes rides in the Working Hunter category. School offers equestrian program Among the many varsity sports offered at The Bishop's School are the traditional ones such as football, swimming, volleyball and softball. Last fall, though, the Knights added a new program that students won't find at most other schools in the area. Bishop's has added an equestrian team. Organized by Latin ... - Community Calendar (La Jolla Light)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:41:43 pm
Thursday, Nov. 12 - 5 p.m. La Jolla Town Council meeting, La Jolla Recreation Center, 600 Prospect St. Friday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m. Film Noir Classics of the '40s and '50s, "On Dangerous Ground" starring Ida Lupino and Robert Ryan, La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free movie with popcorn. Sunday, Nov. 15 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. La Jolla Open Aire Market, La Jolla Elementary School. Monday, Nov. 16 ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92037) | School Zip (92037) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 42,603 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 73% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,691 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92037) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 55% / 45% |
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- Torah High Sch/san Diego Boys - 22 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
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- Torah High Sch/san Diego Girls - 25 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
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