Damien High School

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Damien High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2280 Damien Ave,  La Verne, CA
4.2
3.7
727 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Merritt Hemenway
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Annual Tuition
$10,500
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
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
650
Verbal
630
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
82%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Hispanic
43%
White
25%
Two or more races
16.9%
Asian
8%
Black
3%
Native American
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%

School Rankings

#15 Best All Boys Schools in California
#23 Best HS For Athletes in California
#78 Best Catholic Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 139 Students
University of California - San Diego 114 Students
University of California - Irvine 113 Students
University of Southern California 102 Students
Loyola Marymount University 97 Students
University of California - Berkeley 92 Students
San Diego State University 84 Students
University of San Diego 83 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 81 Students
Cal Poly 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Biology 57 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Mechanical Engineering 36 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Finance 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Engineering 25 Students
Economics 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 131 Reviews
5.0 Alum
10/19/2025
Amazing brotherhood. Friends for life. The sports programs varied; some were excellent, and some lacked funding and supplies. Most teachers were wonderful. I would like to see more opportunities for students to get scholarships for sports that are not football or basketball.
4.0 Junior
12/21/2024
I don't know where I would be in my life had it not been for Damien High School, though that's more so due to the matter of fact of how I identified myself, the people I surrounded myself with, and the effort and drive I had to be, not the best student, but the best student that I could be. Many kids I know that left Damien their freshman or sophomore year didn't necessarily want to push themselves, and its probably because they had not been in a rigorous academic environment prior to attending and it had been too much pressure for them. My personal heartfelt advice to anyone reading this, putting yourself or your child through this school, will instill much needed discipline and readiness for college and adult life because as you know, life never gets any easier, it is only how we respond to the challenges that are in our way that make or break who we are as individuals. Long story short: Best private school in the Inland Empire. Best educational value for your money.
5.0 Senior
1/27/2024
I loved my time at Damien High School. Transferring in from another prestigious school has allowed me to truly appreciate the amount of effort teachers and faculty put into this institution. The Spartan brotherhood is a crucial aspect of Damien's culture and it often carries on after students' time in high school. The alumni are always giving back and helping the future spartan community thrive.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 27 Reviews
5.0 other
5/28/2026
We are truly grateful for Damien High School and the incredible support they provide to both students and families. From the administration to the teachers and staff, everyone genuinely cares about helping students grow—not only academically, but also personally and spiritually.What stands out most...
5.0 parent
9/1/2022
It’s been a great experience for my son so far!
1.0 parent
5/19/2021
My son went to this school and did not like it at all. He moved the Ayala High school and said the students, and the teachers were better. He thought it was a much better environment than Damien. I would not recommend this school.
1.0 other
9/16/2016
Athletics first. Catholicism second. Academics third. Just look at the physical spaces and you'll see the priorities. Not a single kid who graduated in 2016 is attending an Ivy League school. Zero out of 220! Maybe this was just a weak class. Or maybe the school didn't transform this crop of boys as...

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Damien High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2280 Damien Ave in La Verne, CA. Annual tuition is $10,500. The school has a total enrollment of 727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Damien High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.69. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $884,807. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Baptist Church And Schools, Academy of Sports Science, Lighthouse Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what La Verne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Damien High School.

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