Verbum Dei High School

At Verbum Dei, our Catholic college preparatory high school in the Jesuit tradition with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program, we are committed to holistically educating and developing students of southern Los Angeles to become leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually rooted, and socially conscious.
As a Jesuit sponsored school, Verbum Dei embraces educational characteristics as primary goals which promote the formation of young Verb Gentlemen who already do and can ever more so in their future make a real difference within a society that generally can be so out-of-touch with each other.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Verbum Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
340 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Verbum Dei High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verbum Dei High School's ranking?
Verbum Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Verbum Dei High School?
The application deadline for Verbum Dei High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Verbum Dei High School located?
Verbum Dei High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 50 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $17,072 for elementary schools and $23,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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