Junipero Serra High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 345 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,135
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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School Rankings

Junipero Serra 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	Junipero Serra High School
9	104
10	92
11	79
12	70

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Grade 9 largest at 104 then enrollment falls by grade to 70 in Grade 12.

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

345 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

27 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and polo shirt

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Chemistry

AP EnglishAP Govt/Econ

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

AP Spanish Lang/LitAP Studio Art

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,135

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

John Posatko

Admissions Associate

Raquel Armenta

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Drill TeamFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

Royal blue, Scarlet

School Mascot

Cavalier

School Notes

Junipero Serra High school believes that students from all faiths and backgrounds deserve an academically challenging and spiritually enriching Catholic college preparatory education that forms them to become generous, responsible citizens and leaders.

Junipero Serra High school believes that students from all faiths and backgrounds deserve an academically challenging and spiritually enriching Catholic college preparatory education that forms them to become generous, responsible citizens and leaders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Junipero Serra High School cost?

Junipero Serra High School's tuition is approximately $7,135 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Junipero Serra High School?

The acceptance rate of Junipero Serra High School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Junipero Serra High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Junipero Serra High School offer?

Junipero Serra High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Junipero Serra High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Junipero Serra High School's ranking?

Junipero Serra High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Junipero Serra High School?

The application deadline for Junipero Serra High School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

It's really organized and sufficient. They have lots of fun activities and great classes.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $17,519 for elementary schools and $23,837 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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