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
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
A
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
31
Reading
32
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%
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
264 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
258 Students
San Diego State University
252 Students
Loyola Marymount University
229 Students
University of California - San Diego
202 Students
University of Southern California
194 Students
University of California - Berkeley
191 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
178 Students
University of San Francisco
173 Students
University of California - Irvine
147 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
132 Students
Business
117 Students
Psychology
117 Students
Political Science and Government
85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Marketing
54 Students
Nursing
51 Students
Pre-Law Studies
45 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
40 Students
International Business
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/21/2025
Great school, rigorous coursework, beautiful campus, good food, nice facilities, up to date classrooms.
3/7/2025
I felt that I was a lone wolf, not once my counselors ever tried to understand the students. I wish they're able to discover that some kids need help but overall, it's a wonderful school. The food was amazing top 10, and I would recommend parents to come here. But please parents, support your children because I have seen some teachers not having the support. thank you.
9/17/2024
Overall, my money has vanished and has been a complete waste. A private school should be an investment in your future, but I have been treated like dirt and have not been prepared in the slightest. The admin do not care abut the studetns in the slightest, and issues with teachers have been completly direegarded.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/22/2025
My daughter attends the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Since enrolling, she has truly blossomed gaining so much confidence and thriving in an environment where she feels safe, supported, and empowered.One of the most wonderful aspects of the school is t...
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...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$985,648
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Average Household Income
$105,908
% of College Grads
55.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,291 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.9%
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Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4860 Oregon St in San Diego, CA. Annual tuition is $24,250. The school has a total enrollment of 750 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $985,648. Discover additional schools in the area, like Health Sciences High and Middle College, City Heights Preparatory Charter, Urban Discovery Academy Charter, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace.