Verbum Dei High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,200
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Verbum Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Verbum Dei High School
9	84
10	69
11	80
12	86

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Year Founded

1962

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School Motto

Work Hard. Play Hard. Pray Hard.

Student Body

Total Students

319 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,200

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Eagles

School Notes

At Verbum Dei, our Catholic college preparatory high school in the Jesuit tradition with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program, we are committed to holistically educating and developing students of southern Los Angeles to become leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually rooted, and socially conscious.
As a Jesuit sponsored school, Verbum Dei embraces educational characteristics as primary goals which promote the formation of young Verb Gentlemen who already do and can ever more so in their future make a real difference within a society that generally can be so out-of-touch with each other.

At Verbum Dei, our Catholic college preparatory high school in the Jesuit tradition with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program, we are committed to holistically educating and developing students of southern Los Angeles to become leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually rooted, and socially conscious.
As a Jesuit sponsored school, Verbum Dei embraces educational characteristics as primary goals which promote the formation of young Verb Gentlemen who already do and can ever more so in their future make a real difference within a society that generally can be so out-of-touch with each other.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Verbum Dei High School cost?

Verbum Dei High School's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Verbum Dei High School?

The acceptance rate of Verbum Dei High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What is Verbum Dei High School's ranking?

Verbum Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Verbum Dei High School?

The application deadline for Verbum Dei High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Verbum Dei High School located?

Verbum Dei High 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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Did You Know?

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).