St. Irenaeus Parish School
Tel:
(714) 827-4500
- St. Irenaeus Parish School is a diverse Catholic faith community.
- Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered foundation that helps our students develop to their full potential spiritually and academically.
- We challenge our students to excel today as students and tomorrow as leaders in their communities.
- For each of our students in Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth grade, we strive to: *Provide a quality academic education.
- *Model and instill commitment to Catholic values. *Partner with our parents and the larger Parish in fostering on-going faith-formation and Christian service for our students and their families.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 326 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,150
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Irenaeus Parish School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 326 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 69% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,150 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies depending on parishioner status and number of children in the family. Tuition is adjusted yearly. |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Lily LoBasso |
| Admissions Associate | Lisa Sambrano |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Cheerleading/Pep Squad |
School Notes
- Our school opened its doors for the first time in September of 1963. From that time our mission has been to provide our students with the best Catholic education possible. Our commitment to providing our students with a challenging academic program continues. Our students' academic preparation and achievements are reflected in their honors, awards, and successes in their high school and college years, and in their careers. We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities and programs including fine arts, Honors Math, Accelerated Reading and Math, PE, and Extended Day Care.
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