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Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

San Diego, CA

4860 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92116

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011

In San Diego, California, Academy of Our Lady of Peace is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 730 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 185 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
730
Teachers
41.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.6
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of Catholic high schools in California.
    • Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    750’11–12724’13–14747’15–16748’17–18751’19–20750’21–22730’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9174
    10176
    11181
    12199

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino41%
    White31%
    Two or more races20%
    Asian5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • National Coalition of Girls' Schools

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    What grades does Academy of Our Lady of Peace serve?

    Academy of Our Lady of Peace serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Academy of Our Lady of Peace?

    About 730 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Academy of Our Lady of Peace?

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