Set on 20 acres of land overlooking Mission Valley, the all-girls Academy of Our Lady of Peace is placed in idyllic surrounds and steeped in history. Founded in 1882, the academy is the oldest high school in San Diego and is highly ranked academically.
Referred to as OLP by locals, the academy offers rigorous courses in a wide array of subjects; in fact, OLP offers 25 AP and Honors courses, an intimate 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 100% success rate at getting its students into higher education.
Though the school itself is Catholic, OLP’s student body represents different religious, racial and social backgrounds. At the heart of its mission statement, the school works to empower young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual and fosters community. With a block schedule and college prep curriculum, students are prepared for college and beyond and invited to participate in a wide variety of electives. Their STEM certificate, for example, allows students interested in the disciplines to take any of 30 field-related courses.
Other unique electives include robotics, entrepreneurship and video production. With 55 clubs and over 600 leadership roles, there’s never any shortage of activities to keep students stimulated. For those interested in sports, the school offers 17 different teams with 60% of students participating in at least one sport.
With its abundant offerings, ideal setting and commitment to a global education, OLP is a perfect fit for many North Park families.
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
750
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Lauren Lek
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
31
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
99%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
100%
Hispanic
41.4%
White
29.7%
Two or more races
19%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#14
Best All Girls Schools in California
#34
Best Catholic Schools in California
#94
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of San Diego
260 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
255 Students
San Diego State University
249 Students
Loyola Marymount University
228 Students
University of California - San Diego
200 Students
University of Southern California
194 Students
University of California - Berkeley
186 Students
University of San Francisco
182 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
167 Students
University of California - Irvine
144 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
130 Students
Business
114 Students
Psychology
114 Students
Political Science and Government
81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
59 Students
Nursing
50 Students
Marketing
48 Students
Pre-Law Studies
41 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
38 Students
International Business
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2024
The Academy is amazing at helping girls succeed in school. Everyone is able to find something they are passionate about and the school spirit is like no other. It is a home away from home and makes school enjoyable.
4/11/2024
OLP sets you up very well, I am constantly changed in my classes yet not overwhelmed. OLP has many resources especially in the counseling department, both academically and personally.
2/21/2024
For a private school, their attention to detail- particularly when it comes to dress code and uniform violations is non-existent. My daughter is out of uniform most days as are many of her friends and no one says or does anything about it. It is a vast misrepresentation of how a private all-girls' school should operate. We pay for uniforms and most days the girls look unkempt, slovenly and the impression it leaves is horrific.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/13/2024
My daughter has been coming to OLP and she’s not the same girl. OLP environment is not a healthy place for a teenager because of the lack of supervision from the staff members. Young girls ditching school and having sexual relationships at really young age, buying vape pens from a near smoke shop th...
2/28/2020
1/10, and the one point I give is only for the kindness and efforts of the teachers. You will get treated poorly by the administration if you ever have to contact them, which is pretty hard to not do.
12/16/2016
I love OLP. I was a transfer student junior year and everyone was so supportive and wonderful. Just one year ago, I was on this site, reading into each comment and trying to imagine myself here. I made the right choice. Of course, it is VERY academically rigorous. But that is what I wanted. The scho...
3/27/2016
Graduate of 1986 during a time where I wanted to go to school and develop my voice without the influence of of males. Well I did develop my own voice. I was never part of the cliques and never needed to feel like I needed to belong. I was a Navy physician in the end. Loved it there and hoping it has...
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About North Park
List Price Range
$194K - $6.5M
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$995,480
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Household Income
$105,908
% of College Grads
55.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,290 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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Childrens Playground
Plaza de Panama
Balboa Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Montclair Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Juniper Canyon
- Bike Trails
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- Hiking
Morley Field Sports Complex
North Park Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
Bird Park
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