Palma School
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(831)422-6391
- Palma is dedicated to providing young men an excellent college preparatory education in a Roman Catholic environment that embraces the essential elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother education and challenges each individual to develop spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, and socially.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 524 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Palma School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 524 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 52% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki and Collard Shirt ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for Junior High School is currently $11,630. Tuition for High School is currently $14,960. Palma works with families on a confidential basis to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to attend our school. |
| Admissions Director | Raul Rico |
| Admissions Associate | Jim Micheletti |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Ecology Club, Interact Club, Investment Club, Literary Journal, Mock Trial, National Honors Society (NHS), School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Student Film Festival Club or Organization: Associated Student Body (ASB Student Government), Brother Edmund Rice Society, California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Campus Ministry Team, Chemistry Club, CORE Leadership, Diversity Awareness Club, Gamer Club, Mountain Bike Club, Robotics Clu |
School Notes
- 99% Palma Graduates matriculate to Universities, Colleges, & Military
- 35 Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- 4 Foreign Languages
- Award-Winning Music Program: Co-Ed HS Symphonic Band, HS Jazz Ensemble, Jr. High Band
- Film Studies
- Digital Art & Video Production
- Studio Art, Advanced Art & Design
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