Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Tel:
(323)261-7124
- BISHOP MORA SALESIAN, A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SALESIAN TRADITION, IS COMMITTED TO LOVE WITH ABUNDANCE TEACH WITH PASSION INSPIRE WITH IMAGINATION.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 515 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Mora Salesian High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
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 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 515 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 99% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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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
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % 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 |
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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