Rio Hondo Prep seeks to provide a college preparatory education for those students who might otherwise be lost in the crowd.
We believe that students of average academic abilities can succeed and indeed excel at the college level and in the vocations that follow if they are given personal attention and encouragement.
We believe that the average student needs an approach to education where stimulus is provided to each student in an array of areas.
Rio Hondo Prep seeks to provide an atmosphere where the average student can thrive without being sidetracked by disruptive influences.
We seek to give students their say by adhering to the democratic process.
We believe that the best discipline is self-discipline and we hold high moral standards based on the Judeo-Christian ethic.
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, Honors British Literature, Honors English 9/10, Honors US Literatrue
Classroom Dress Code
Casual (Uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact School Office for current tuition. International students should contact Mr. Randall Fullerton.
Club or Organization: Assistant Leadership Program, Educational Summer Tours, Mock Trial, Required member of Kare Youth League, Science Camps
Arts and Music Programs: Drama productions, Drill Team, HS Performance Choir, HS Symphonic Band, MS Marching Band, Visual Arts
School Notes
All students take a college prep curriculum certified by the
University of California. Graduation requirements match UC/CSU
entrance requirements. All graduates are college bound.
RHP Students have been accepted to UCLA, UC Berkeley and all
other UC campuses, USC, Claremont Colleges, Northwestern, Penn St.,
Smith, Columbia, NYU and many others.
All students participate in interscholastic athletics and the
arts. Students also participate in month-long summer tours of the
United States and Europe.
Rio Hondo Prep has a long standing tradition of athletic
success based on teamwork and an emphasis on building character.
The "Kares" have won CIF Championships and State tournament berths
in Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Baseball.
Rio Hondo Prep School is a program of the Kare Youth League, a
large youth organization serving the San Gabriel valley since 1931.
Most RHP students have participated as members of Kare.
Pearl Preparatory School is the affiliated K-6 elementary
school located just 5 minutes away.
RHP Students enjoy summer and winter camping programs at Mount
Kare, a fully developed residence camp in Wrightwood. High school
students study natural history, geology, astronomy and wilderness
survival in week-long intensive courses.
A new sports center/auditorium complex opened in January
2012.
A major sport center - Kare Park in Irwindale (605 @Arrow Hwy)
opened in Fall 2017 providing superb field and court space for both
Rio Hondo Prep and Kare Youth League
International Students who enjoy a full extra-curricular
program are encouraged to apply.
Science Camp highlight Video - at our own Mount Kare in
Wrightwood
You won't find several things in private schools which you will find in public schools.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
Grades: 7-12
Students: 151 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
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Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $14,479 for elementary schools and $19,628 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
