Notre Dame High School of Los Angeles, home of the Knights, offers students in grades nine through twelve a robust educational curriculum in Sherman Oaks, as it has for more than 70 years. The private, co-educational Catholic high school accepts students of all denominations. Notre Dame’s extensive extracurricular activities focus on building strong leadership skills and strengthening students’ hearts and minds. The athletic department is rich in tradition with a reputation for offering student athletes the chance to compete regularly and win numerous state titles, in a variety of sports for both genders. NDHS is a top-ranked high school among the nation’s accredited Catholic schools and colleges. A group of Holy Cross Brothers associated with the University of Notre Dame in Indiana traveled to Southern California in the 1940s to found an all-boys Catholic high school with the same name. In the early 1980s, girls were allowed to enroll. Sherman Oaks provided the most ideal campus location, due to affordable prices of real estate in the undeveloped Valley and a high demand for parochial education. Named a “school of excellence” by the U.S. Department of Education, NDHS equips students with a lifelong zest of learning through challenging advance placement and honors college prep programs. College acceptance rates are high among NDHS graduates, and alumni are proud of their alma mater’s gift of teaching them how to successfully navigate through life.
Notre Dame High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
13645 Riverside Dr,
Sherman Oaks, CA
1,230
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Brett Lowart
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,560
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A+
A
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
85
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
90%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
62.6%
Hispanic
17.3%
Black
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.9%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#18
Best HS For Athletes in California
#30
Best Catholic Schools in California
#118
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
387 Students
University of Southern California
303 Students
University of California - Berkeley
258 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
246 Students
University of California - San Diego
235 Students
Loyola Marymount University
235 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
184 Students
University of California - Irvine
171 Students
San Diego State University
158 Students
University of San Diego
157 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
266 Students
Psychology
156 Students
Biology
123 Students
Political Science and Government
100 Students
Communications
75 Students
Film and Video Studies
59 Students
Pre-Law Studies
58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
48 Students
Economics
42 Students
Finance
40 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/7/2025
i love this school and am so grateful i chose this as my highschool. i don't believe i would be even half as prepared for college if i didn't choose sion!!
4/4/2025
The school culture is the best thing about NDHS. Almost every student gets genuinely excited and invested in the rallies, sports games, and spirit days. The teachers also get excited along with the students, and it fosters an incredible sense of community. The academics are also great, with a ton of time for teacher office hours to boost any low grade.
8/31/2024
Wonderful school that blends academics, sports and culture. Something for everyone. Certain athletic programs are nationally ranked.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/11/2025
The Principal, Alice Cotti, had a parent meeting telling us all that students should only take AP classes if they can pass the test. Tell your kids not to bother because it looks bad for us if you don't pass the test. So instead of encouraging kids to try and do their best and hey, maybe you should...
5/11/2023
GREAT school in all aspects. Wonderful teachers and coaches.
9/14/2022
I am very happy with the School. My daughter is a sophmore there now and she came from a school that there was constant bullying but here at ND all the kids are really nice. The teachers are amazing the classes small and yes for what you pay ND is a steal in my opinion. I can see the change in my da...
3/31/2020
While we had high hopes, the class schedule, the curriculum and the general class size are all poor. They invest more in doors for the cafeteria than class size and better dynamic teaching. We left after the first year disappointed. Great Principal, poor President...he needs to be replaced.
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List Price Range
$550K - $5.7M
Homes For Sale
184
Average Home Value
$1,695,110
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,383 Sq Ft
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Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 13645 Riverside Dr in Sherman Oaks, in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood. Annual tuition is $24,560. The school has a total enrollment of 1,230 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Notre Dame High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,695,110. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Buckley School, Valley Torah High School, Harvard-Westlake School, and more. Learn more about what Sherman Oaks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Notre Dame High School.