Salesian College Preparatory
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Richmond, CA
2851 Salesian Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
In Richmond, California, Salesian College Preparatory is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 413 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Oakland. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 413
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 198 girls, 215 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Oakland
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Catholic high schools in California.
- Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Salesian College Preparatory
What grades does Salesian College Preparatory serve?
Salesian College Preparatory serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Salesian College Preparatory?
About 413 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Salesian College Preparatory?
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