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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1916

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Student Body

Total Students

208 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

17 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Tuition Notes

Paid monthly over 10 months

% on Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

St. Cecilia Catholic School in Los Angeles, CA serves 120 students in grades K8 within a citybased community in South Los Angeles. Founded in 1916, the school operates as a coed California K8 private school with a Catholic religious affiliation and formal dress code.
The school maintains a udentteacher ratio of 21:1 with an average class size of 17 students and employs 10 teachers. Annual tuition is 5,000, with 50% of udents receiving financial aid averaging $1,750 per award.
Cecilia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for affordability, diversity with 100% students of color, and school history based on its founding year.

School Motto: Educating our Children Since 1916

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How much does St. Cecilia Catholic School cost?

St. Cecilia Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Cecilia Catholic School offer?

St. Cecilia Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Cecilia Catholic School's ranking?

St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Cecilia Catholic School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).