Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Tel:
(805) 967-1266
- Bishop Garcia Diego High School is an Independent Catholic Co-Educational Secondary School that welcomes students of all faiths and provides them with the spiritual, personal, and intellectual knowledge to meet the enduring challenge of realizing their God-given potential in a multi-cultural society.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 286 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,600
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Upcoming Events and News
- Virtual Event - Thu., November 12, 2020 5:30pm (PDT) - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., November 14, 2020 - get more information!
- Bishop Diego Returns to In-Person Learning - 10/27/2020 - News report from local KEYT News.
Top Placements
Bishop Garcia Diego High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1914 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 286 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 59% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 10 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Art, AP Calculus, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Government, AP Human Geography, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP US History |
| Average SAT score | 1136 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Business Casual) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,600 |
| Tuition Notes | Generous tuition assistance is available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 70% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Admissions Director | Karen Regan |
| Admissions Associate | Erika Van Wingerden |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water PoloBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo |
School Notes
- The philosophy of Bishop Garca Diego High School is rooted in the Biblical understanding of the developing human relationship with God. With service to others as a natural response to this relationship, Bishop Garca Diego students are called to foster concern for others and are challenged to cultivate the leadership skills necessary to serve humankind. Through this process our students continue their journey to become mature, well-balanced adults.
- Collaborating with parents, Bishop Garca Diego High School shares the common goal of preparing its students to assume their multiple roles as members of family, church, and profession. This goal is attained through our rigorous college preparatory curriculum and co-curricular activities.
- In addition, the school strives to create future leaders with the combined qualities of intellectual and spiritual values to achieve their God-given potential and to bring about systemic change in our society and world.
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