Palma School
Tel:
(831)422-6391
- Where boys of promise become men of character. College-preparatory school for boys grades 7-12.
- Welcoming and inclusive campus culture. Competitive yet supportive environment where boys excel.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 502 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
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- 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) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) International Boys' Schools Coalition |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 502 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 59% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Number of AP Courses | 18 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki and Collared Shirt ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for Junior High School is currently $7,560. Tuition for High School is currently $14,760. 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 | Mia Mirassou |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, 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
- Rigorous Academics
- Championship Athletics
- Meaningful Community Service
- 36 Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- 5 Foreign Language Course Offerings
- 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
- Dual Enrollment Courses
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