Paraclete High School
Tel:
(661) 943-3255
Paraclete High School as a Catholic school of the Archdiocese, participates in the wider mission of the Church through proclamation of Christ in the light of Scriptures, Catholic tradition, and through its academic, athletic, and social programs. Fostering active service through emphasizing the unique value of every person, Paraclete also challenges students to active responsibility and provides a Christian Service Program for outreach to the school community and the community outside it.
As an academic institution, Paraclete seeks primarily to prepare students for entrance and success at the college level.
The school also provides courses for students not necessarily college bound, maintaining for all a challenge to love learning, to respect science and the arts, to be able to think critically, and to understand values.
Paraclete encourages athletic participation in physical education classes and on extramural teams seeking to educate and develop the whole person.
The school is committed to both girls' and boys' athletics, with each program careful to be true to the religious and moral values of the whole institution's philosophy.
The motto of Paraclete High School is "Veni, Lumen Cordium," Come, Light of the Heart.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 660 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,675
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Paraclete High School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 660 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 64% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus A/B, AP Calculus B/C, AP Civics, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP US History, Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors English 10, Honors English 9, Honors Geometry, Honors Spanish IV, Honors World History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki, Black or White pants and Paraclete Polo) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,675 |
| Admissions Director | Greg Burnias |
| Admissions Associate | Christy Lagos |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Cyber Patriot, Irish Club, Math and Science Club, Multi-Cultural Club, Robotics, Spanish Club Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drama Club |
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