Salesian College Preparatory

Salesian College Preparatory

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2851 SALESIAN Ave,  Richmond, CA
3.8
4.0
404 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Marylou Flannery
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$21,300
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
30
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
42.6%
Black
20.8%
Two or more races
18.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
White
7.6%
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School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Private HS in California
#49 Best Catholic Schools in California
#130 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 126 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 109 Students
University of California - Davis 109 Students
San Francisco State University 96 Students
University of California - San Diego 79 Students
San Diego State University 76 Students
University of San Francisco 72 Students
University of California - Irvine 69 Students
San José State University 66 Students
University of Southern California 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 59 Students
Biology 53 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students
Economics 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 82 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/13/2023
As a person of color Salesian was very welcoming and accepting which can be surprising. It tried its hardest within the catholic scope to generated an environment that allowed individuals to express themselves.
5.0 Senior
10/16/2021
Salesian is very diverse and everyone is super nice. The teachers are always there to help you. The reason why i choose this school is because of their academics.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2020
Very diverse and inclusive community. Everyday feels like an experience with an extended family. I wouldn't pick any other school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/17/2021
I’ve had two daughters graduate from Salesian college prep and it was a great experience for both of them. One of my daughters excelled academically and one struggled. Salesian offered extra help for my daughter who struggled. Both my daughters enjoyed the feeling of community and the diversity. Sal...
5.0 parent
2/13/2021
We love this school for its wonderful community setting! My daughter is a junior and has had many opportunities! She’s participated in volleyball, softball and swim! She’s been involved in the arts and has helped the community because that is a big part of being a salesians student! Her two cousins...
1.0 parent
11/27/2019
I’m my experience this school is a “catfish” there’s a lot of issues they sweep under the rug and parents aren’t properly notified. In addition, there are several issue that involve the principle requiring students to sight contracts that obligate them to stand for the pledge of allegiance if they w...
5.0 other
6/26/2019
Salesian is very close to my heart, having been a place where much of my family attended and where I met my lifelong friends. Salesian creates an environment for students to grow in multiple aspects. Looking back, I obviously saw much academic growth but I see now much of my social growth was foster...

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