Bishop O Dowd High School

Bishop O Dowd High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
9500 Stearns Ave,  Oakland, CA
4.2
3.4
1,243 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Lomba
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$26,440
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
89
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
79%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
93%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
49.2%
Black
21.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Hispanic
12.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Best Catholic Schools in California
#22 Best HS For Athletes in California
#36 Most Diverse Private HS 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 - Los Angeles 361 Students
University of California - Berkeley 259 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 254 Students
University of California - San Diego 242 Students
University of Southern California 217 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 208 Students
San Diego State University 198 Students
University of California - Davis 190 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 190 Students
Loyola Marymount University 188 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 215 Students
Psychology 166 Students
Biology 104 Students
Political Science and Government 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Environmental Science 68 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Chemistry 46 Students
Pre-Law Studies 44 Students
Computer Science 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 181 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/15/2025
It is a great experience, and it has taught me a lot. It is one of the better school in the area which is why I was grateful to get in. It has all the normal drama of a regular high school but it has so many resources and opportunities.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2025
My overall experience at Bishop O'Dowd has been very transforming. Starting out as a freshman, I was nervous about making friends and being accepted, however there is much diversity and clubs to engage in to make new friends. However, O'Dowd has had some academic/teaching challenges such as a lack of communication with teachers, and incorrect instruction. Despite this, my time at O'Dowd has been great.
5.0 Senior
10/8/2024
O'Dowd has been great for me as a transfer student from skyline. So much more fun, better academics, great school spirit, etc
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/22/2024
Now that my child has graduated I believe I have a better perspective on O'Dowd. If your child is committed to one of the many specialties available at O'Dowd (sports, theater, theology, debate, etc) *as well as* has a high threshold for academic pressure, this is a great option in East Oakland. The...
5.0 other
10/14/2023
As a graduate, this education was superior to any public school. It has impressed on many resumes I ve submitted and got all but one job that I wanted...but a better job became available. Many thanks to the students and faculty!
4.0 parent
8/30/2023
O'Dowd staff, coaches, and students are all friendly. Homework seems to be a lot, however the school offers plenty of assistance in the form of peer tutoring, office hours, and flexibility homework submission policies.
5.0 parent
5/15/2020
We've been really pleased with our first year at this school. Our son was initially unsure because most of his friends went to different high schools. But BOD seems to have the perfect balance of academics and athletics for him, and we are particularly impressed with the school communications and ac...

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Bishop O Dowd High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 9500 Stearns Ave in Oakland, CA. Annual tuition is $26,440. The school has a total enrollment of 1,243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Bishop O Dowd High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $767,557. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Christian Academy, Castlemont High School, Bay Area Technology School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop O Dowd High School.

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