Carondelet is a four-year Catholic high school serving young women of Contra Costa County.
Since its founding in 1965, Carondelet has carried on a proud tradition of Christian community and academic excellence.
Students are offered a full college preparatory curriculum. Our focus is a single-sex, comprehensive educational program designed to prepare women for leadership and service.
On the junior and senior level, Carondelet and De La Salle, an adjacent Catholic boys' school, combine course offerings.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,930
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
803 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade
Carondelet High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
Average Class Size
30 students
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Lit & Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Govt & Politics, AP Physics-B, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Studio Art: 3-D Design, AP US History, Honors Alg 1, Honors Alg 2 w/Trig, Honors Bio, Honors Chem, Honors Concert Choir, Honors English 2, Honors French 4, Honors Geometry, Honors Physics, Honors Spanish 3
Average ACT score
25
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
tuition cost includes $400 non-refundable deposit, books and uniform pieces additional
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,400
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jessica Mix '99
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Donna Akridge

Sports

School Notes

  • Mission Statement 
  • Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph.  
  • Vision Statement
  • A Carondelet graduate is empowered by her Catholic, college-preparatory education and is known as a woman who responds to the needs of the times and makes a positive difference.
  • Philosophy Statement
  • As a shared endeavor with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Carondelet High School community undertakes to enrich significantly the lives of young persons entrusted to them through education based on the following beliefs:
  • We believe that education is a religious activity as stated in the Catholic tradition, and we seek to open students to a knowledge that they are children of God and bear responsibilities as members of the human community.
  • We believe in the development within the school of a Christian community which enriches the lives of our students, promotes their spiritual growth, and fosters their concern for the global community.
  • We believe in the pursuit of educational excellence, the encouragement of creativity, and the support of intellectual curiosity, inquiry, and integrity.
  • We believe in the dignity of the individual, the value of diversity, and the need for reconciliation and mutual respect.
  • We believe in an environment which nurtures personal well-being and healthy lifestyles.
  • We believe that we are called to challenge our students to be good citizens, capable of leadership and responsive to the needs of others.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Carondelet High School cost?

Carondelet High School's tuition is approximately $16,930 for private students.

What sports does Carondelet High School offer?

Carondelet High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Carondelet High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Carondelet High School's ranking?

Carondelet High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Carondelet High School?

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

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day for Seniors
May 12, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,930
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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