Garces Memorial High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 479 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,895
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: Jan. 7 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Garces Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Garces Memorial High School
9	116
10	117
11	129
12	117

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Year Founded

1947

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

479 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

51%

Average Class Size

26 students

Average SAT score

1170

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Polos, khaki pants/shorts or skirt.

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 7 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,895

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Tuition Notes

$7,895 Catholic Tuition $8,195 Non-Catholic Tuition

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Gordon Westhoff

Admissions Associate

Katie Faulkner

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWater Polo

Colors

White, Green, Gold

School Mascot

Rams

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

and many more organizations.ASB

Campus MinistryChristian Life Community

InterActKey Club

S.O.S. ClubStudent Government

Theatre

School Notes

Garces Memorial is an academically challenging, college preparatory, co-educational Catholic high school, founded in 1947 by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Today it is operated by the Diocese of Fresno and staffed by a lay faculty and administration who are inspired by their Catholic faith to minister to the needs of the student body.
Garces Memorial alumni have attended the most prestigious colleges and universities.
They are successful and valuable members of their communities spanning across the United States and abroad as leaders in their faith, in their chosen professions, and in their commitment to serve others.

Extracurricular Activities: On an annual basis, 85% of the Garces student body participate in some type of extracurricular activity. Garces Memorial offers a variety of opportunities for involvement including student government, theatre, service clubs and campus ministry.
Athletics: In the history of the CIF central section, the athletic program at Garces Memorial ranks 4th all time with 111 section team championships. Garces competes in the Southeast Yosemite League at Division I & II for playoffs in all sports except our recent athletic addition of water polo which competes at Division III.
Community Service Requirement: All Garces students are expected to give back to the community in the form of service to others. In addition to the subject area requirements, students in the class of 2013 must complete sixty (60) hours of community service in order to graduate and participate in any commencment activities

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Garces Memorial High School cost?

Garces Memorial High School's tuition is approximately $7,895 for private students.

What schools are Garces Memorial High School often compared to?

Garces Memorial High School is often viewed alongside schools like Bakersfield Christian High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Garces Memorial High School?

The acceptance rate of Garces Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Garces Memorial High School offer?

Garces Memorial High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Garces Memorial High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Garces Memorial High School's ranking?

Garces Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Garces Memorial High School?

The application deadline for Garces Memorial High School is Jan. 7 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 7 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Bakersfield, CA is $17,153 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bakersfield, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).