Jeff Bussman
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
(661) 404-7926
69 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$175K - $340K Price Range
Garces Memorial High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
2800 Loma Linda Dr,
Bakersfield, CA
508
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Kathleen Bears
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,950
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
A-
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.62
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
34
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Part Time Teachers
3
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Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
67%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
67.4%
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Hispanic
32.6%
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School Rankings
#42
Best Catholic Schools in California
#169
Best Private HS in California
#177
Most Diverse Private HS 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.
Cal Poly
95 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
91 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
73 Students
University of California - San Diego
72 Students
San Diego State University
65 Students
University of San Diego
61 Students
University of California - Davis
59 Students
University of California - Berkeley
56 Students
University of Southern California
50 Students
University of California - Irvine
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
66 Students
Psychology
52 Students
Biology
35 Students
Nursing
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
19 Students
Engineering
18 Students
Mechanical Engineering
16 Students
Political Science and Government
14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/27/2026
The staff and teachers are super kind, helpful, and understanding, Garces gets you ready for college starting freshman year, they have counselors who actually try to help you with anything and everything, they have something that's called enrichment and you can go to any classroom and work on any homework you have or if you need help on a homework assignment you can go and get help by a teacher.
7/2/2025
There is a since of family ar Garces Memorial from the students, parents, teachers and adminstration. There is also a since of tradition and legacy that keeps us together long after one leaves the school on the hill.
2/24/2023
Overall its a great school for anyone looking to get away from issues from today's public school district (Fights, school threats, drugs, Etc)
GreatSchools Reviews
8/22/2018
GMHS has always had a special place in my heart. As an alumnae of Garces, I can say that it greatly helps prepare students for college as well as opens many doors.
4/30/2015
GMHS Is An excellent school, their academic program is set to help the top students to advance more in their education and at the same time helps all students through "collaboration " an instructional time that every other day the teachers work guiding students and resolving doubts . Morals are the...
10/26/2014
My son is an amazing football player an has great grades, however we are not wealthy as some of the students so he cannot play ball and or get the teachers attention when he needs help. This school is a waste of money and a popularity contest. If your broke you won't fit in! How's that for a CATHOLI...
8/24/2014
Garces has no principal. The current one is temporary. The administration/counseling personal lack administrative credentials. Multiple teaching positions were vacant and filled with relatives or friends. Grade inflation. Definitely look elsewhere for quality private school education.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Jeff Bussman
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Eduardo Farfan
Eduardo Farfan
The Mora Partners Inc.
(661) 426-8247
58 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$48K - $319K Price Range
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Greg Holland
Greg Holland
Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors
(661) 218-2406
204 Total Sales
29 Near This School
$84K - $675K Price Range
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Wesley Willingham
Wesley Willingham
New Concept Realty, Inc.
(661) 535-0987
56 Total Sales
15 Near This School
$132K - $625K Price Range
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Nancy Altschuler
Nancy Altschuler
RE/MAX Gold
(559) 206-4809
46 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$570,000 Price
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Aaron Aalcides
Aaron Aalcides
Epique Realty
(424) 344-4752
61 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$230,000 Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$140K - $503K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$255,747
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$45,113
% of College Grads
2.9%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
1,133 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,300 - $1,450 per month
- Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 615 W China Grade Loop
- Bakersfield, CA
$1,600 - $2,100 per month
- The Place Off Coffee
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 774+ Sq Ft
- 4000 Scenic River Ln
- Bakersfield, CA
$1,450 - $1,740 per month
- Vantage Point Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 579+ Sq Ft
- 6001 Auburn St
- Bakersfield, CA
$883 - $922 per month
- Springwood Court Apts
- Studio - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 5451 Norris Rd
- Bakersfield, CA
$1,600 - $1,800 per month
- Northview Meadows
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,004+ Sq Ft
- 754 Citation Way
- Bakersfield, CA
$1,175 - $1,625 per month
- Park Sorrento
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 2731 Bernard St
- Bakersfield, CA
$1,259 per month
- Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - California Avenue
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 300 Sq Ft
- 3318 California Ave
- Bakersfield, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
- K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Park
Virginia Avenue County Park
Lowell Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Central Park at Mill Creek
- Trails
- Playground
- Museum
Heritage Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
College Heights
Midcentury ranch-style homes dot the tidy streets of this Bakersfield suburb
Downtown Bakersfield
Walkable city center with varied dining, recreation and housing styles
Hillcrest
East Bakersfield suburb off the highway surrounded by shops and dining options
Homaker Park
Active adult community and condos just minutes from Downtown Bakersfield
Lakeview
Suburban area of southeast Bakersfield undergoing revitalization
West Pioneer Dr
Eastern enclave offers growing convenience to students, shoppers and commuters
Garces Memorial High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2800 Loma Linda Dr in Bakersfield, CA. Annual tuition is $13,950. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Garces Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $255,747. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethel School, Bakersfield Adventist Academy, Northwest Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garces Memorial High School.