Junipero Serra High School

Junipero Serra High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
14830 Van Ness Ave,  Gardena, CA
4.0
5.0
345 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Christian De Larkin
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.52
Annual Tuition
$10,700
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
22
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
63.6%
Female
36.4%
Black
74.1%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#36 Best HS For Athletes in California
#94 Best Catholic Schools in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 145 Students
University of Southern California 127 Students
San Diego State University 101 Students
Loyola Marymount University 96 Students
University of California - Berkeley 91 Students
University of California - Irvine 79 Students
Howard University 77 Students
University of California - San Diego 72 Students
California State University - Northridge 69 Students
Arizona State University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 66 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 55 Students
Biology 53 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Communications 21 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Sociology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 173 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/17/2024
I have had a great experience within my three years attending this school. It is a little old and could use some work but for know they are working on the unannounced fire. My school tries their best the keep the students safe and taken care of.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2021
The school has a family atmosphere. Nobody feels left out and teachers always make sure the students are okay. The teachers make you feel comfortable to come and talk to them about any problems you might have. They really believe in the students.
5.0 Senior
7/29/2020
Very friendly school. I felt like we were a family and there is a program that lets you praise your Christianity. I wouldn't change anything about the school. I enjoy myself when I am there/
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
6/26/2022
Gardena, Serra High School, has produced great students, scholars, adults, and people supporting the school and neighboring local communities. The educational and spiritual environment has created a great alumni following for decades. For such a small population of students, usually under 500 studen...

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Junipero Serra High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 14830 Van Ness Ave in Gardena, in the Gardena neighborhood. Annual tuition is $10,700. The school has a total enrollment of 345 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Junipero Serra High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.52. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $848,248. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saniku East West Language School, South Bay Lutheran High School, Hawthorne Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gardena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Junipero Serra High School.

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