Mary Star Of The Sea High School
Mary Star of the Sea High School is a co-educational, secondary school located in San Pedro, CA. The school is operated by Mary Star of the Sea Parish under the supervision of the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The school focuses on the fundamentals of a quality education interwoven with strong Catholic principles.
The curriculum is grounded in a college preparatory program with a four-year honor track option.
Guided by the Norbertine Fathers, Mary Star promotes growth in self-discipline and responsibility through leadership, athletic, and service opportunities.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,700
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mary Star Of The Sea High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1951
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
523 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AB Calculus, AP European History, AP Spanish, AP US Government, AP US History, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics
Average SAT score
1222
Average ACT score
24
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School uniform
School uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,700
Tuition Notes
S
Summer Program Cost Notes
275
% on Financial Aid
69%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Kelly Phillips
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Archery Club, Art Club, Baking for a Cause, C-2 Club, E- Sports Club, Filipino Club, Fishing Club, Green Team, Hispanic Culture Club, Italian-Croation Club, Journalism Club, Rocket Club, Spanish Club, Squire Roses, Squires, Students for Life Club, Table Tennis Club, Tennis Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong Club
Archery Club, Art Club, Baking for a Cause, C-2 Club, E- Sports Club, Filipino Club, Fishing Club, Green Team, Hispanic Culture Club, Italian-Croation Club, Journalism Club, Rocket Club, Spanish Club, Squire Roses, Squires, Students for Life Club, Table Tennis Club, Tennis Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong Club
School Notes
- Mary Star of the Sea High School is a co-educational, secondary school located in San Pedro, CA. The school is operated by Mary Star of the Sea Parish under the supervision of the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
- The school focuses on the fundamentals of a quality education interwoven with strong Catholic principles.
- The curriculum is grounded in a college preparatory program with a four-year honor track option.
- Guided by the Norbertine Fathers, Mary Star promotes growth in self-discipline and responsibility through leadership, athletic, and service opportunities.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tim Wrightman - Played for on the Chicago Bears Superbowl Champion Team, 1986.
- Michael Marinkovich - Voce Principal of Mary Star of the Sea High School
Source: Verified school update
School Calendar
View the Mary Star Of The Sea High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Summer School (Entire School Calendar)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Summer School (Entire School Calendar)
July 21, 2023 (Friday)
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