Bishop Mora Salesian High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 515 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Mora Salesian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Bishop Mora Salesian High School
9	150
10	135
11	120
12	110

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Enrollment falls by grade as Bishop Mora Salesian High School goes from 150 ninth graders to 110 twelfth graders.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

515 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

28 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and school polo

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP ChemistryAP English Language

AP English LiteratureAP European Civilization

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature

AP StatisticsAP US Government

AP US HistoryAP World History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,900

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% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

Colors

Black, Columbia blue

School Mascot

Mustang

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Band/MusicCalifornia Scholarship Federation

Chess ClubChristian Service

Computer ClubGolf Club

JournalismNational Honors Society

Salesian Lettermen SocietySpanish Club

Student LeadershipTable Tennis

Travel ClubVideo Gaming Club

YearbookYouth Ministry

School Notes

BISHOP MORA SALESIAN, A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SALESIAN TRADITION, IS COMMITTED TO LOVE WITH ABUNDANCE TEACH WITH PASSION INSPIRE WITH IMAGINATION.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Mora Salesian High School?

The acceptance rate of Bishop Mora Salesian High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Bishop Mora Salesian High School offer?

Bishop Mora Salesian High School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Bishop Mora Salesian High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Mora Salesian High School's ranking?

Bishop Mora Salesian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Mora Salesian High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Mora Salesian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bishop Mora Salesian High School located?

Bishop Mora Salesian High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,347 for elementary schools and $25,489 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).