Bishop Mora Salesian High School

960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
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  • BISHOP MORA SALESIAN, A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SALESIAN TRADITION, IS COMMITTED TO LOVE WITH ABUNDANCE TEACH WITH PASSION INSPIRE WITH IMAGINATION.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
National Catholic Education Association
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1958

Student Body

Total Students 515 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 43%
Students by Grade Bishop Mora Salesian High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size 28 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
Advanced Courses AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP European Civilization, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History,
Average SAT score 1300
Average ACT score 25
Classroom Dress Code Casual
(Khaki pants and school polo)

Finances and Admission

% on Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered 10 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Cross Country,
Football, Soccer,
Track and Field, Volleyball,
Weightlifting, Wrestling,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. Band/Music, California Scholarship Federation, Chess Club, Christian Service, Computer Club, Golf Club, Journalism, National Honors Society, Salesian Lettermen Society, Spanish Club, Student Leadership, Table Tennis, Travel Club, Video Gaming Club, Yearbook, Youth Ministry Band/Music, Chess Club, Computer Club, Golf Club, Journalism, Spanish Club, Table Tennis, Travel Club, Yearbook, Youth Ministry, California Scholarship Federation,
Christian Service,
National Honors Society,
Salesian Lettermen Society,
Student Leadership,
Video Gaming Club,

School Notes

  • Bishop Mora Salesian, a Catholic faith community of learners, is committed to love, teach, and inspire the young men entrusted to our care. We provide spiritual, intellectual, and social growth opportunities modeled on the spirit of Christ. As a college preparatory high school we empower students to develop character, rooted in faith, as they become responsible, conscientious citizens of our world. Bishop Mora Salesian combines the experience of church, school, playground and home in a supportive environment according to St. John Bosco's educational philosophy of reason, religion, and kindness. We strive to be a school of choice and a leading college preparatory Catholic school in Los Angeles by providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for a diverse student body in the Salesian tradition. Nearly 100% of our graduates go on to college.
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  • Students: 515 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 28 students
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