Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School

Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
682 Palm St,  San Luis Obispo, CA
4.3
4.0
325 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Childs
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,980
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
91%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
75.8%
Hispanic
12%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#21 Best Catholic Schools in California
#91 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#109 Best Private HS 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.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 65 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 54 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 47 Students
University of California - San Diego 44 Students
University of California - Berkeley 42 Students
University of San Diego 42 Students
San Diego State University 37 Students
University of California - Davis 30 Students
Santa Clara University 30 Students
University of Oregon 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Finance 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Mathematics 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 48 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/6/2024
Mission is a good school, but it should be more open to accepting perspectives that differ from the ones it teaches.
5.0 Junior
8/11/2024
At MCP I feel like my teachers care about me and my progress in school as I prepare for college and life beyond.
5.0 Alum
8/4/2024
Both my sons graduated from MCP. My first son graduated from his college in 4 years because he was so well prepared. My second son in s sophomore at the USNaval Academy and says that MCP set him up for success.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 other
7/4/2018
Mission was a great school, it provided superb academics with supportive teachers that wanted all students to learn and do well. Teachers made themselves available so that their students had all the support they required. I would say that Mission is actually tougher than a lot of universities. The w...
5.0 parent
8/30/2017
Amazing school! My daughter was beyond prepared for college and life beyond.
5.0 parent
7/20/2017
My husband and I have put three children through Mission Prep. If some of these reviews I've been reading were true, I think we wouldn't have let even one finish. The opposite is true, this school does not force anyone to pray, they respect all religions and the non religious. Education, family, cha...
5.0 other
12/3/2015
We are not Catholic. Yes, the students attend mass and also take a religious class. Hasn't hurt my son any (we are not believers, FYI). My son is in his 4th year at the school. I am confident he is fully ready to launch and be independent. The school has high expectations-a true education rather tha...

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Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 682 Palm St in San Luis Obispo, CA. Annual tuition is $17,980. The school has a total enrollment of 325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,139,287. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lindamood Bell Academy, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Luis Obispo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School.

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