Established in 1944, Bellarmine-Jefferson High School is a Catholic, Archdiocesan, co-educational, four-year secondary school. Our mission is preparing young women and men for a life of faith, learning, integrity, and responsible citizenshipfully.
Bellarmine-Jefferson High School, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, strives to meet the individual student`s needs while developing a spirit of community and social consciousness.
Because our students are college bound, our curriculum corresponds to the requirements for admission to most universities.
Bellarmine-Jefferson offers a wide range of sports programs designed to develop skill and discipline through instruction and training. Bell-Jeff participates in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Year Founded
1944
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Compostion, AP European History, AP Microeconomics, AP Spanish Language, AP U.S. History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 27 / Jul. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We also have a $300 annual digital book fee
Admissions Director
Dr. Marshall Goldman
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Alison Dirstine
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus Ministry, CSF -California Scholastic Federation, Key Club, NHS - National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Media Arts
Campus Ministry, CSF -California Scholastic Federation, Key Club, NHS - National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Media Arts
School Notes
- Established in 1944, Bellarmine-Jefferson High School is a Catholic, Archdiocesan, co-educational, four-year secondary school. Our mission is preparing young women and men for a life of faith, learning, integrity,and responsible citizenshipfully. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, strives to meet the individual student`s needs while developing a spirit of community and social consciousness. Because our students are college bound, our curriculum corresponds to the requirements for admission to most universities. Bellarmine-Jefferson offers a wide range of sports programs designed to develop skill and discipline through instruction and training. Bell-Jeff participates in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Source: Verified school update
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